outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
(playing) a game of go, shogi or chess, etc.
clearly; distinctly; vividly
to say nasty things (about); to use abusive language
little-known hot spring; secret hot spring; secluded hot spring
to work hard; to make an effort
plunge basin; waterfall lake; plunge pool; basin under a waterfall
necessary; indispensable; must-have; must; juice of grapes or other fruit prior to fermentation into wine
tensely; tightly; erectly; intuitively; instinctively; with a burst
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
quirk of fate; curious coincidence; happy chance
trial of strength; test of one's strength (stamina)
welfare; well-being; social welfare; social security; social service
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
last moment; eleventh hour; platform made of dirt used to perform executions (decapitations) in the Edo period
soft; fragile; weak; poorly built; insubstantial
earth science; geoscience
argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise
party (political); person who is fond of; fan of
the teaching profession; education of laity
cast; mold; mould; forming; shaping; fashioning
nap room (in an office, fire station, etc.)
consultation on career, university, etc. choices
kumis (fermented mare's milk); kumiss; koumiss
horsemanship; equestrian art; (art of) riding
correspondence; news; letter; tidings
love affair; sensual pleasures
when you really think about it; on reflection; in actual fact; once again (fashionable, popular, etc.); back (in style)
to make merry and forget one's troubles; to do as one pleases
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface
full particulars; the whole story; from beginning to end