inadvertently; for no special reason; truthfully; unexpectedly; after realizing; without knowing
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
speech and conduct; words and deeds
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
thought; consideration; thinking
something like ...; something called ...
to change one's way of thinking; to switch the direction of one's thoughts; to put one's focus on a new subject; to adopt a new frame of mind
clear as day; perfectly obvious; plain as daylight
licking one's lips; licking one's chops
to approach; to draw near
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa- nostalgic; old-fashioned
famous piece of music; excellent song; (musical) masterpiece
vague recollection; faint memory
soba in hot broth; soba without any trimmings
talk; recital; narration; topic
love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
complementation; supplementation; completion
Satan; the Devil; the Prince of Darkness; king of the demons who try to prevent people from doing good
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
to tingle with excitement; to be full of excitement; to be thrilled
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
Minami Kousetsu (1949.2-)
Kaguya-Hime (main character of Taketori Monogatari); Princess Kaguya
river; stream; River; the ... river
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
to become clear; to be made public
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances