pure literature; belles-lettres
reading through; reading over
translation; version (e.g. "English version")
to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
detonation by contact; contact detonation; touching off (something); triggering; sparking
as if ...; as if to say ...; as though ...
to keep away; to keep at a distance
to go up the stairs; to climb the stairs
to be busy at work; to work diligently
to collect oneself; to cool off; to recover oneself
imbalance; proceeding irregularly; unsteady progress; limp; claudication
collapse; crumbling; breaking down; (radioactive) decay; disintegration
to leave as it is; to defer
plan; idea; design; taste; liking; preference
pleasant feeling; good vibes
since; for the past ... (e.g. ten years); this person; this gentleman
to go with (a companion); to hang out with; to do together
and yet; though; when; in spite of
going in and out of style; changes in fashion
the present term; the present session
association of like-minded people
rise and fall; ups and downs; welfare; vicissitudes
decline; downturn; drop; (mental) depression; low spirits
animation; animated film; animated cartoon; anime
illustration; picture; sketch; drawing; figure
society for the study of manga; manga club
research (institute, laboratory, group, etc.)
success; boom; being well-attended (of an event); prosperity
gust (of wind); blast; influence; impact; instigation; agitation
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
to bring (someone into a place); to lead into
gallery; corridor; art gallery; upper gallery (in a theatre); spectators (esp. at a golf tournament)
proportion; proportional representation section (of an election)
somewhat below; slightly below
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show