how much; how many; to what extent
to come in (of light); to shine in; to stream in; to pour in
all night long; all through the night
strange; odd; peculiar; weird; bizarre; unusual
waterfall; (arch.) rapids
than; rather than; instead of; from; since; except
coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
lottery; tombola; drawing
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
hello; good day; good afternoon
high rice field; very fertile rice field
main text; original text; this book; this volume
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; basic melody (esp. on koto and shamisen); proper move; appropriate move; expert
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
International Phonetic Alphabet; IPA
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
door; gate; opening; title page
hinge; joint (esp. an anatomical joint)
barrette; hair clip; hair slide; hair band