it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
specialization; specialisation
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
to accept; to receive; to agree
bet; wager; stake; gamble
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
feeling guilty; having a guilty conscience; having qualms about
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
newsworthiness; news hook; topicality; popularity (of a topic, issue, etc.)
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
doing together (as equals); sharing; common (land, etc.); joint (statement, etc.); cooperation; co-operation
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
university; college; former central university of Kyoto (established under the ritsuryo system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
coincident with; while; simultaneously
class; heading; group; category
fighting bravely; strenuous efforts
to be conceivable that; to be thinkable that
(degree of) public interest in forthcoming event or performance; advance reviews
river; stream; River; the ... river
immortality; eternal life; undeath; undead
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
September; ninth month of the lunar calendar