cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; appearing on the cover of a magazine
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
illustration; picture; sketch; drawing; figure
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
words of thanks; words of gratitude; acknowledgements; apology
established practice; custom
never (even in error); never, ever; never, no matter what happens; by no means
groping (for); fumbling around (for); searching (for an answer, solution, etc.); trying to find
entertainer (esp. boy band or girl group member) whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
god of pestilence; god who spreads infectious diseases; jinx; hoodoo; pest
substantial matter; significant item
rise (e.g. of a movement); emergence; rearing one's head; gaining prominence; coming to the fore; gaining power
yes and no; for and against
intention; idea; inclination; wish
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
error; mistake; slip; bug
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
influential; prominent; strong; likely; plausible
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
name of an imperial era (e.g. Heisei, Shōwa); Japanese era name
publication (e.g. of an article in a newspaper); carrying (e.g. a story); running (e.g. a serial); insertion (e.g. of an advertisement); printing; posting (e.g. on the web)
roll (e.g. of cloth); winding (e.g. watch); volume (of book); speeding up; heel (of a Japanese sandal)
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
one roll; one book; one volume; first volume; rolling once; wrapping once around
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
space (room, area, outer space)
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
to have the privilege of doing
anecdote; brief (comic) story
author (usu. of a particular book); writer
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
counter for books; volume
collection of short stories; collected short stories