just now; a moment ago; this very minute
even if ...; even supposing that ...
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
at the last moment; this late in the game
selfish; self-seeking; self-interested; mean
pride; dignity; self-respect
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
dandelion (esp. species Taraxacum platycarpum)
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
closing part of a balance sheet; balance of accounts
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
sluice gate; water gate; flood gate
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
to turn one's back on; to be uninterested in
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
dusk; twilight; twilight years; melancholia; melancholic nostalgia
laughing while crying; smiling through one's tears; (alternately) laughing and crying; tears and laughter; joy and sorrow
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
(weep) quietly; silently; (cry) bitterly
to slouch; to stoop; to bend forward; to lean forward
coward; weakling; scaredy cat; wimp; sissy
sobbing; weeping; fit of crying
it's been a long time; long time no see
unexpected; unforeseen; accidental
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
light novel; young-adult illustrated fiction
synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
bolt from the blue; great surprise
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
promotional video; music video; page view
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution