to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
to create (a sensation); to give rise to (controversy)
region; limits; stage; level
thoughtless; rash; hasty; imprudent
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
to devise; to arrange; to plan; to plot
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
again and again; repeatedly
(not so) much; (not) very
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
not knowing what to do with the time one has on one's hand
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
how long; how far; how much
(with a) mindset as if one were playing a video game; thinking of (treating) something as though it were a game
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
medical care; medical treatment
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
lonely person; someone who easily succumbs to loneliness
to fret (over); to brood (about); to mope; worriedly; (fretting) constantly; (worrying) over this and that
Hyogo prefecture (Kinki area) (Hyougo)
sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic
just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
de facto marriage; common-law marriage; living together as husband and wife without formal marriage
genuine; authentic; true; real
piece of paper; slip of paper; strip of paper; scrap of paper
to change places; to relieve one another; to replace someone