to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
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(sense of) story; (sense of) narrative; storytelling (within a work); plot; storyline
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
operating together; working together; being linked (to); being tied (to); being connected (with); interlocking
form (as opposed to substance); format; form; formality; form; mode
glaringly; dazzlingly; blazingly
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below; to wedge; to play a wedge
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
joint work; collaboration
suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly; very; absolutely; by far
to gather; to collect; to assemble
iron (Fe); steel; iron (will, discipline, lady, etc.); railway; railway enthusiast
hot (to the touch); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to faint; to lose consciousness; to be in a daze; to feel overwhelmed; to feel exhausted
sullenly; discontentedly; silently (in a bad mood); grumpily; with hurt feelings
burn; scald; (fig.) getting one's fingers burned (e.g. poor investment, mixing with the wrong people)
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
mikoshi; portable Shinto shrine carried through the streets during festivals; lower back; waist; hips
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
listener (of radio, streaming audio content, etc.); audience
lyric writer; lyricist; songwriter
equilibrium; good balance; poise
becoming clear; coming to light; being ascertained; being identified; being confirmed
to pass on (a message, thoughts, etc.); to convey; to inform (of a visitor, phone call, etc.); to announce (a visitor); to act as an agent (between a manufacturer, wholesaler, etc. and retailers); to act as an intermediary
home area; home town; local
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; kissaten; traditional type of coffee shop with a retro atmosphere
large, broad-shouldered physique (esp. that of a middle-aged man); big build
tall and thin; long and thin; lanky; spindly; gangly
glasses; eyeglasses; judgment; judgement; four-eyes
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
making (something) widely known; announcement; unveiling
chief; main; principal; main secondary or supporting role (in kyogen)
two by two; by twos; as a couple; in pairs
foursome; group of four people; Gang of Four (Maoist political faction)
to dance (orig. a hopping dance); to be manipulated; to dance to someone's tune
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show