to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
beginning; outset; first; onset
book; volume; this; present; main; head
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
running as fast as one can
heart; guts; nerve; central part
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
when it becomes; when it comes to
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
to name; to call; to christen; to term
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw
higher normal school; pre-war public school that trained male teachers
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
Ochanomizu Women's University
to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
assistant professor; associate professor
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people