escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
depressed; bummed out; down; heavy-hearted; heavy-spirited; feeling reluctant (to do)
to collect one's thoughts; to gather one's thoughts; to put one's ideas in order
negative; passive; half-hearted; unmotivated
advance; moving forward; progress
to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
bitter (flavor); bitter (type of beer)
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make laugh; to amuse
serious; severe; grave; acute
addict; junkie; substance abuser
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
one's post; place of work; workplace
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
office hours; business hours; working hours
unthinkable; unimaginable; terrible; awful; (arch.) very
bad; poor; inferior; delinquent; hoodlum; hooligan
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
indeed; really; truly; very much
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
mysterious; bewitching; alluring; enticing; enchanting
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
promotion (school, military, etc.)
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
one's student (esp. a former one); one's pupil; one's disciple
unsuitable; inappropriate; improper
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
joke; pun; jest; smartly dressed; stylish; fashion-conscious