being drawn to many things; distraction; difficulty of choice; difficulty in choosing; being unable to decide
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
for the time being; at present; (arch.) hindrance
journal; magazine; periodical
counter for books; volume
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
to take along; to hold in the hand; to hang (e.g. from the shoulder or waist)
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
indicate reason; infers some protest
(not) altogether; (not) wholly
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
tone (of voice); manner of talking
serialization; serialisation; serial story
to chase; to run after; to pursue
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
vexing; irritating; impatient
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
such ... as; or some such
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
something like ...; something called ...
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good; lacking
imagination; supposition; guess
to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)