raised-floor-style (granary, truck, etc.)
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
covering which protects against frost
showing no signs of; there being no hint of; (arch.) unthinkable
to comfort; to console; to amuse
Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
holy of holies; sanctum sanctorum
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
descent (to earth, esp. of a god); advent; epiphany; arrival (of an important person); appearance
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
that's the way it is; such is life
dignity; eminent; high ranking; high-order (digit, bit, etc.)
true character; real nature
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
half-cooked; vague; halfhearted; indecisive
abruptly (rising); slowly (rising)
moving to a different location to start a new job; (proceeding to) new appointment
state of things; state of affairs; condition; situation; circumstances
sudden turn; sudden change; (suddenly occurring) accident; emergency
national character; regional character
metre; meter; meter; gauge
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve