it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
in the mountains; among the mountains
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
cannot (do); it is impossible that...; it is (highly) unlikely that...
it is certain true that ... (but); you can't argue that it's not ... (but)
derisory; negligible; minimal; nominal; imperceptible
this world; this life; world of the living
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
indescribable; having no way to express
scaffold; scaffolding; foothold; footing; foothold (e.g. in business); foundation
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
to be exhausted; to be worn out
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
shape of a globe; globe shape; spherical
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
to entrance; to possess; to enthrall
to decide; to determine; to establish; to lay down; to bring peace (to); to make peaceful
dark; dull; unsatisfactory; dissatisfying; unattractive; unappealing
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
piercing; shrill; noisy; loud; clamorous; wild
ghost; apparition; phantom; spectre; specter; demon
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into
nightlife; night amusements
giving two or three light tugs (or pushes); (arch.) worrying about; (arch.) moping; (arch.) suddenly angry; (arch.) feeling a surge of anger
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
mountain road; mountain trail
torii; Shinto shrine archway
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
silence; stillness; quietness
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
grounds (esp. of shrines and temples); compound; churchyard; precincts