keeping (something) secret
lumbar vertebra; lumbar vertebrae
to shed tears; to be moved to tears
casting off; casting away
ceasing to write; ceasing one's writing activities; retiring as a writer; putting down one's pen
hanetsuki (Japanese badminton); battledore and shuttlecock
(arch.) to be underwater from the neck down; (arch.) to collect shells, seaweed, etc. by diving under the water; to force something under the surface of the water
(acting) together; jointly; cooperatively; in partnership; side by side; (lit.) holding hands
to turn something (forcefully)
threatening voice; threatening tone
world of the theater (theatre)
watching while standing (e.g. a play)
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
straw skirt; grass skirt; traditionally worn by hunters and fishermen
suspension bridge; viaduct; temporary bridge; mediation; go-between
to make someone cry; to move someone to tears; to let cry; to grieve
epic film; big-budget movie
to stagger; to stumble; to totter
reflector; reflective plate
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
to appear all together; to be all present
to repair again; to join again
literary profession; writing
sun and moon; time; the years; the months
excellent machine; excellent device (e.g. camera); excellent aircraft
water and ink; ink painting
(fig.) rat in a trap; (fig.) trapped rat; (lit.) rat in a bag
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
contours of one's body; figure
supporting performance; playing a supporting role
box-office takings; box-office revenue
serial; serialized novel; serialised novel
to have readied a bow and stand at ready; to watch for an opportunity; to wait until the time is ripe