to shift; to slide (e.g. something away from something else); to move (e.g. something out of the way); to put off; to delay; to postpone
to be in a fit (of anger); to rage
incomparable; cannot compare (with); beyond comparison; in another league
fiction; made-up story; fable; fabrication; myth
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
one's house; one's home; one's family
place to put something; storage space; storehouse; depository; repository; shed
abuse of authority; abuse of public office; misfeasance
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
showing no signs of; there being no hint of; (arch.) unthinkable
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
adding points; addition of marks and symbols to a classical Chinese text to aid reading in Japanese
right or wrong; good or bad; quality; having both merits and demerits; having both advantages and disadvantages
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
before one's eyes; under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests); present; foresight; near future
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
defect; demerit; weak point; disadvantage
thin dōjinshi, usually featuring adult content
sprinkling (of rain, salt, etc.); pattering; flipping (through a book, etc.); riffling; sparse; scattered
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
role of the villain; the bad guy
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
to knead; to mix with fingers; to quibble; to argue for argument's sake
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
very busy (person or thing)
farmer; farming family; farmhouse
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
a few years ago; some years back
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!