cruel; merciless; pitiless; tragic; horrible; terrible
to pray; to say a prayer; to say grace; to wish; to hope
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; (arch.) deftly finishing up; (arch.) putting on the final touches
model; prototype; archetype; (sewing) pattern
transformation; variation; metamorphosis; modification; deformation; variety
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
dying breath; dying whisper; being at death's door
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
thanks for taking care of me; thanks for taking care of my loved one
brightness; discernment; insight; eyesight; vision; nth year in the Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
novel; story; (work of) fiction
completion; perfection; accomplishment
cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
character; personality; (fictional) character; character
episode; anecdote; vignette; episode
spotlight; close observation
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
thank you (for your hard work); good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
fresh; (liquid) non-dairy creamer; coffee whitener
maniac (as in rabid sport fan); enthusiast
edition; version; plate; block; counter for editions of a publication
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
all out; like hell; like crazy; desperately; (lit.) expecting to die
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
main text; original text; this book; this volume
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
Shōnen Jump (weekly magazine)
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
pompadour-like hair style, popular for unmarried women in the Edo period; shimada coiffure
gathering of talented people; group of geniuses
company; firm; (Shinto) shrine; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.; incorporated body
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
flight (e.g. airline flight); trip (e.g. train trip); mail; post; opportunity; chance