the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
the same; the said; likewise
graduation examination; graduation test
failure (in an examination); failing to advance (to the next year); falling short of the standard; not making the grade
(written) work; book; writings
debut; doing something for the first time; starting anew; starting afresh
library; book collection; paperback book
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
electric shock; blitz; lightning attack; sudden and without warning; shocking
nine times; twisting around many times
residing; living; dwelling
Niigata (city, prefecture)
real name (of a deceased person or a noble); posthumous name
to rain incessantly; to downpour
seeing one off; farewell; escort
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
to be tired of waiting; to wait impatiently
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
deep affection; dear; beloved
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
to walk; to go on foot; to tread (a figurative path); to follow; to advance towards (e.g. a solution); to set out (e.g. on the path to destruction, ruin, etc.)
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
strong interaction; strong force
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with