to separate (by distance, time, etc.); to isolate; to interpose; to have between; to alienate; to estrange
outside world; physical world
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
several years; a few years
kotatsu; table over an electric heater (orig. a charcoal brazier in a floor well) with a hanging quilt that retains heat
to hang (something) on the wall
suit (clothing); suit (playing cards)
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
quiet; still; surreptitious
small dish (served as a part of an ordinary household meal); side dish
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
monthly publication; monthly issue
sprinkling (of rain, salt, etc.); pattering; flipping (through a book, etc.); riffling; sparse; scattered
journal; magazine; periodical
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
South Pole; the Antarctic; Antarctica
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
article; news story; report; account
gravity; gravitation; gravitational pull
interference; intervention; meddling
elementary particle; particle
discovery; detection; finding
natural (physical) environment
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
short pause; short interval
later; afterwards; future; after one's death; (arch.) descendant