writing vertically; vertical writing
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
something like that; sort of like that; similar to that; in that vein
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
reading partway; leaving half-read
technical book; specialized book; treatise
falling into a doze; dozing off; nodding off
speaking voice; talking voice
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; (with a) bob of the head
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
harmless and inoffensive; bland; tepid
to unite; to join; to do together; to confuse with
close to the wall; alongside the wall
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
fair-skinned; light-complexioned
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
boarding; lodging; board and lodging; boarding house; lodging house; lodgings
town; block; street; road; 109.09 m; 0.99 hectares
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
secondhand bookshop; secondhand bookstore; secondhand bookseller
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
creak; squeak; creaking sound
affected; smug; pompous; conceited; snobby; pretentious
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
bookstore; bookshop; publisher; main building
consequence; outcome; result; blame
to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
to feel a chill run down one's spine
white gem (esp. a pearl); rice flour dumpling; white-flowered camellia
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes