to lean against; to set against
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
have a good day; take care; see you
early summer; fourth month of the lunar calendar
to blow through; to blow across
fresh verdure; new green leaves
getting a lump in one's throat; overflowing with feelings; chest full of; lungs full of
Heisei era (1989.1.8-2019.4.30)
literary world; literary circles
writer; painter; drawer; skilful writer; skilful painter
or; otherwise; furthermore; also; (arch.) perhaps; (arch.) by some chance; (arch.) that being said
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air
overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view; having a bird's-eye view; having a high-angle view
summarization; summary; generalization; review (by labour or political movements of past activities, results, etc.)
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
magnum opus; (one's) best work
to give birth to; to drop (a calf, foal, etc.); to lay (an egg)
unique; individual; original; unusual
dweller; inhabitant; resident; user (of a website)
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
movements; behavior; behaviour; bearing; deportment; manners
preceding paragraph; first part
information discovery; disclosure of information
foreshadowing; preparation; precautionary measures
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
back (side); reverse; other side; inside; background; dark side (e.g. of society)
characteristic quality; special character; one's function; one's duty; fief; inherited estate
stating (one's views); expressing
(sudden) complete reversal (of plot); unexpected twist (at end of story)
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
incarnation; embodiment; realization; giving concrete form (to)
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
top university; leading university; first-rate university
alumnus (alumnae); graduate; former member of an organization; former inhabitant (country, region, etc.)