(there is) no sign (of); leaving no trace; nowhere to be seen
present continuous tense; present progressive form; ongoing; (currently) active; currently in progress
high praise; great admiration; with critical acclaim; to rave reviews; currently; presently
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
to take (by force); to take away; to snatch; to absorb (one's attention); to fascinate; to captivate
one grade; first-class; primary
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
if so; in that case; in that situation
mountain hut (esp. one that offers lodging to climbers and hikers); mountain cottage; mountain shanty
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)
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
to be erected; to be built
to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
market price; speculation (e.g. on stocks); reputation (according to conventional wisdom); estimation
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation
electricity; (electric) light
to become completely chilled
looking for (a suitable thing or person); searching for; hunting out; picking out; shopping around for; searching (a place)
light; glow; (a) light; lights; proof (of innocence)
to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge; to fish
lantern (esp. handheld oil lamp); hurricane lamp
kerosene; paraffin; lamp oil
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
suffix indicating room size (following a number of tatami mats and a counter)
small room; closet; cubicle; booth; stall
zabuton; flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular
option; choice; optional extra; individual item; separate item; option
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
dear (old); good old; longed-for; classic; nostalgic
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
pipe; tube; (tobacco) pipe; cigarette holder; go-between; intermediary