and also; and on top of that; so (I take it that ...); then ...; (arch.) in that case; (arch.) if so
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
curiously; curiously enough; oddly enough; to the point of being mysterious; to the extent of being strange
to say; to be called; to do
marriage partner; spouse; wife-to-be; husband-to-be; future spouse
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
to be sacrificed; to fall victim to; to fall prey to
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
the pace of change makes ten years back seem like ancient history
statute of limitations; lapse of rights after a period of time; becoming invalid or void after a set time; ageing; aging
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
skilled physician; noted doctor; master
region; limits; stage; level
funeral; burial; condolence
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
(somebody else's) parents; both parents
one's future; one's fate; one's way; one's path
companion; partner; spouse
earnestly; repeatedly; patiently
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
sketching; drawing from nature; portrayal; description
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
Kumamoto prefecture (Kyushu)
Kitazato Shibasaburou (1853.1.29-1931.6.13)
plague bacillus (Yersinia pestis)
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook