compilation (of a text); editing; volume (of a text); completed literary work
research; investigation; enquiry; inquiry; study
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
(navigable) canal; waterway
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
reverberation; swelling (of a hymn); lingering memory; aftertaste; suggestiveness (of a book, poem, etc.)
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
late summer; sixth month of the lunar calendar
one's impressions after reading a book
to be completely satisfied; to be completely contented
text (of a book, document, etc.); body (of a letter); this passage; this sentence
beforehand; in advance; previously
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
to squash; to crush; to flatten
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
scene; sight; scenario; setting
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
great popularity; sensation; good reputation
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
just managing; with great difficulty
detached house; single house; single building; isolated house; house in isolated location
to run (a business); to operate; to carry out; to perform; to hold (a Buddhist or Shinto ceremony)
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
being startled; getting a shock
stress-induced; stress-related
illness; disease; bad habit; weakness; fault
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
recuperation; medical treatment
same generation; one's generation
reliability; trustworthiness; dependability
living together; communal life; cohabitation
debut work; one's first work
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
charming; fascinating; attractive
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
power of description; descriptive powers; ability to describe