easy; simple; simple (way of thinking, etc.); simple-minded; soft; lax
it is written that ...; ... is written; it says ...; it reads ...
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
gust (of wind); blast; influence; impact; instigation; agitation
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
and then; and so; and; so then
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
one's own strength; one's own efforts; self-salvation
strawberry (esp. the garden strawberry, Fragaria x ananassa); 15,000 yen
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
shortcake (layered cream and fruit cake; in Japan, made with sponge cake)
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
the world in general; society; convention
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
personal; individual; private
gap; lag; difference; discrepancy; shear (e.g. shear stress)
common; ordinary; fair (e.g. fight); gracious; frank; open
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
pleasure; supreme pleasure obtained by freeing oneself from earthly desires
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
no matter how much time passes; no matter how long you wait; (taking) forever
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
vulgar person; low-life; sleazebag; (arch.) lowly person; (arch.) person of humble rank; (arch.) peasant
many; numerous; various; large number of
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
spirit; heart; disposition
by the way; incidentally; well; even if; no matter (what, where, how, etc.)
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
herbal tea; herb tea; tisane