to say in other words; to put another way; to express in different words; to reword; to rephrase
to slap; to strike; to spank
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
to overlook; to fail to notice; to miss (seeing)
front part; frontage; facade; initial pledge (e.g. election); opening slogan
to crowd out; to push out; to start together; to set out en masse; to highlight; to draw attention to
capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
self-centeredness; selfishness; egotism; egocentricity
hideout; secret base of operations; safe house
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
one's possessions; ownership
detached house; single house; single building; isolated house; house in isolated location
along the road; at the side of the road
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
to tower over the surroundings
to inherit; to receive; to take over by transfer
to arrive home; to return
light; illumination; glow; lamp; light
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
to carry (a child) on one's back; to piggyback; (arch.) to take on (a job, responsibility, etc.)
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
living room (Western style); sitting room
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
being seen here and there; appearing in various places
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
control; management (e.g. of a business)
fourth day of the month; four days
feather; plume; wing; shuttlecock (in badminton)
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
strong pressure; heavy pressure
to hold one's breath; to catch one's breath
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent