the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
February; second month of the lunar calendar
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
debut work; one's first work
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
writing (e.g. as a profession)
residing; living; dwelling
Osaka (city); (arch.) large hill
group; party; team; organization; organisation; association
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
field (for fruits, vegetables, etc.); cultivated land; field (of specialization); sphere; womb; birth
rape blossoms; rapeseed flowers
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
foreigner; foreign citizen; foreign national; alien; non-Japanese
junior high school student; middle school pupil
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
atelier; studio; workshop
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
aeroplane; airplane; aircraft
to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to think of (a far-off person, place, etc.); to cast one's mind to; to worry about; to feel anxious about
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
scenery; scene; landscape
to hum (a tune); to sing to oneself; to croon
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
retreating figure; appearance from behind
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention