much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
unthinkable; unimaginable; terrible; awful; (arch.) very
ruffian; villain; peculiar person; idiosyncratic person; tricky thing; something that is more than it seems
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
to rush out from one's mouth (words, phrases, etc.)
with a burst of strength; rapidly; in one go
to go upstream; to go back (in time, to origin); to date back to; to trace back to
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
small peninsula; cape; promontory; headland
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
to come together; to join; to get married; to become a married couple
in case of; at that time; at this time
collection of short stories; collected short stories
here and there; this way and that way; everywhere; all over
amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover
publisher; publishing house; publishing company
Yomiuri Shimbun (Japanese newspaper)
to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
please; kindly; I beg of you; by all means; without fail
press; print shop; printing office
proofreading; correction of press; calibration
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
feeling; sensitivity; emotion
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of
underwear; underclothes; lingerie; chemise; singlet
to acquire a position; to hold an appointment
emphasizing one's good qualities; presenting oneself in a favorable light; self-production (of an album, film, etc.)
teak (Tectona grandis); cheek; cheek rouge; blusher
frequent; continual; constant; great; intense; strong