serialization; serialisation; serial story
reading matter; reading material
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
nursing; care; caregiving; caring
old people; seniors; elders; old-timer
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
lining; backing; backing up (e.g. a theory); support; bolstering
collapse; crumbling; breaking down; (radioactive) decay; disintegration
sorrow; grief; anguish; trouble; affliction; anxiety
rehabilitation; reinstatement; restoration of rights
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
free ride (e.g. on train)
bow (and arrow); unit of distance to an archery target (approx. six feet); unit of distance for land surveying (approx. eight feet)
holding on to; sticking to
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
deflection; deviation; variation; declination; drift
to connect; to join; to join or tie or knot together
government; administration
to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard
welfare; well-being; social welfare; social security; social service
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
virtual image; false image; pretense; pretence
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
cartoonist; comic book artist; manga artist; manga author; mangaka
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
morning; morning coat; breakfast set (often a drink and toast); breakfast special
beautician; cosmetician; hairdresser; hair stylist
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
character (in a play or novel); dramatis personae
older brother and younger sister
older sister and younger brother
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
elucidation; explication; explaining; unravelling; clarification; understanding
territorial relationship; regional bond
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
combination; spouse; husband or wife; married couple; husband and wife