soft; tender; soft (colour, light, etc.); subdued; informal; light
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
to become thin; to lose weight; to slim; to become impoverished (of soil); to become sterile; to become infertile
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
messenger; envoy; emissary
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; inquiry (about someone's health); letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; get-well letter
standard; set; routine; decided
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to refuse; to decline; to deny
poisonous air; poisonous gas; poisonous ingredient; poisonous nature; malice; spite
the number of people; many people; a large number of people
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to persevere; to keep at something (regardless of one's fatigue)
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.)
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
abnormal; unusual; extraordinary; remarkable; uncommon
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
consoling the spirits of the dead
(arch.) a weight; temple supervisor; town (of China)
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
in that manner; like that
while alive; during one's lifetime
land of the gods; Japan; Heaven
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
ascension (into heaven); the Ascension; death; rising to heaven
to die a natural death (at an advanced age); to live out one's allotted span of life
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
appearing drowsy or intoxicated (of eyes, actions, etc.)
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
no food or drink (e.g. as a sign in a library, etc.); no eating or drinking
first of all; at once; for now; for the time being; anyway; at least
able-bodied; robust; sturdy; strong