it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
phantom; vision; illusion; extremely rare item
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
hasty; rash; rushed; hurried; impatient; impetuous
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
-like; -looking; -looked; tending to ...
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
city; Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
pair; the two; both persons; both things
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
long (time that has passed); old (story)
limits; boundary; domain; area (e.g. in programming languages)
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
consideration; taking into account
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to sparkle; to glitter; to twinkle
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
self-government; autonomy; local (governmental) autonomy
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention