as it is; plain (truth); bare; undisguised; unvarnished; unexaggerated
cultivation of aesthetic sensibility; education in good taste
character building; formation of character; personality development
light, thin, single-layer kimono (esp. from hemp or raw silk, for summer use); shroud; burial clothes
pressure; oppression; suppression
beautiful woman dressed as a man; cross-dressed beauty
serious crime; grave sin; mortal sin; deadly sin
feeling uneasy; very worried; very anxious; on tenterhooks; on pins and needles
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
close; intimate; on good terms
kindness; favour; favor; hospitality
in succession; one after another
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake
unthinking; thoughtless; heedless; inconsiderate
(rolling) along; (rolling) over and over; with a bright, ringing sound (e.g. of a bell); (laughing) in a bright, high-pitched tone; (changing) frequently (of opinions, conversation topic, etc.); constantly; (losing) all too easily
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
to open some distance (e.g. with other people)
rationalization; justification
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
to incline toward; to slant; to go down (sun, moon); to sink; to decline; to wane
of tender years; very young
if; in case; supposing; worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen
great admiration; deep respect
sorcerer; genie; human with supernatural powers
inheritance; bequest; legacy; heritage
general; popular; common; typical
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; recognition; cognition
observatory; observation post
audience seating; (spectator) stands; auditorium; stadium
cliff; precipice; precipice; brink of a dangerous situation
affection; love; fondness; tenderness
sign; indication; omen; symptom