gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop
rapidly (e.g. progress, moving forward); growing visibly; quickly; steadily; by leaps and bounds
the lower classes; the common people
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
counter for suits of clothing; arriving at ...
history of; experience of
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
lined curtain; opaque curtain
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over
route; road; distance travelled in a day; one's ... (age, e.g. 40s, 60s)
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
to rise (of a building, mountain, etc.); to tower; to soar
tower; steeple; spire; stupa; pagoda; dagoba
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
rapid succession (e.g. questions)
royal castle; imperial castle
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
insolent fellow; rude fellow
(arch.) difference (from one another); (arch.) different thing; (arch.) other; unusual; extraordinary
one's nature; one's destiny; custom; tradition; habit
foreigner; stranger; gentile; goy
tourist information (brochure, map, center)
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
one theory (opinion); another theory (opinion)
for generations; hereditary; generation after generation
to interrupt (with frivolous remarks, silly jokes, etc.); to butt in; to make teasing remarks
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
matter to be checked or investigated
shut-in; stay-at-home; hikikomori; social withdrawal; shunning other people
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy