the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
cartoonist; comic book artist; manga artist; manga author; mangaka
cartoon characters; anime characters
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
people who share an interest; people of similar tastes; kindred minds
unity; union; solidarity; combination; teaming up
difference; discrepancy; variation
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
unique; peculiar; singular
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
air con; air conditioner; air conditioning
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
everyday life; daily life
to hinder; to obstruct; to disrupt; to interfere with; to cause a delay
willpower; energy; vitality
maintenance; preservation; improvement
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
energy drink; nutritional supplement drink; vitamin drink
onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)
intermittently; bit by bit; little by little; in drops (e.g. of rain)
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
one class; one set; a pair; a suite; a series
storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; storm (e.g. of protest)
uninhabited island; desert island
Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa- nostalgic; old-fashioned
elementary school (in Japan; 1941-1947)
poor; needy; lacking (quantity and quality-wise); poor; scanty
story; tale; talk; discussion
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help