talk (esp. by a talk-show host, or by a stage musician to the audience between songs); banter; talk show; toque
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
reading while standing (in a bookstore, etc.); browsing (i.e. reading an item but not buying it)
to be absorbed in reading
voice dramatization on CD (usu. based on manga, anime, etc.)
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
stepping back; drawing back
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
somehow; in some way; for some reason; faintly; vaguely
conscientious; scrupulous
astounding; tremendous; crazy; exorbitant
illegitimate child; secret love child
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
science fiction; sci-fi; SF
pyramid; monumental work; landmark achievement
to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
appearance (in the eyes of society); decency
lifelike; exact resemblance
looks; personal appearance; features
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
already; now; no longer; not any more
sense of duty (obligation)
older brother; elder brother
admiration; being impressed (by)
utmost limits; extremity; limit
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
popular name; common name; given name
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss