to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
someone who is open about their obsession with anime, manga, etc.
to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind
to etch into one's mind; to remember well
to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
seeing one off; farewell; escort
March; third month of the lunar calendar
to come near; to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to; to overhang; to hang over
flight (e.g. airline flight); trip (e.g. train trip); mail; post; opportunity; chance
being absorbed in; losing oneself in; losing control of oneself
reckless; daredevil; frantic; foolhardy
to yell out loud; to shout loudly; to cry aloud; to scream loudly
shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (e.g. economy); losing momentum
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
to burst open; to split open; to be bursting with (e.g. youth, laughter, flavor); to bounce; to bound
one Nth part (e.g. one fifth, one tenth); one out of N
long distance relationship
being independent; standing on one's own; becoming independent
erratic; offbeat; wild; extraordinary
suitcase (with wheels and telescopic handle); trolley case
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
new employee; freshman employee; new hire
company; corporation; workplace
black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface
business world; business circles; (the) industry
largest company; industry leader
assignment (of a person to somewhere); attachment (of a person to another unit, organization, etc.)
literature; the arts; art and literature; liberal arts
adult; grown-up; person who has come of age; fully fledged; established; qualified
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
once in a while; occasionally; seldom; at long intervals
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
vocation; lifework; sacred task (esp. the emperor's rule over the nation); prostitute of the second-highest class (Edo period)