resignation (from a position)
dully; dispassionately; apathetically; in a subdued manner
direction; trend; directionality; directivity; goal; aim
division of work; sharing out the work; splitting into groups (e.g. to search for someone); separating into parties
(the condition of) one's health
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
meeting place; rendezvous (point); roll-call (assembly) point; appointed (designated) place
to put an end (to); to bring to an end; to close the books (on); (lit.) to put a period (at the end of a sentence)
closure (of a library, museum, etc.)
suddenly (appear, stick out, etc.); abruptly (happen); (stand) still and expressionless; imposingly; suddenly (stand up); abruptly (rise)
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
midwinter; cold season; coldest days of the year
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
feminist; man who indulges women; gentleman
to confess; to speak out; to disclose; to tell
to hold back (someone) from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
to profit; to benefit (from); to benefit (someone or something); to be beneficial to; to make good use of; to take advantage of
(not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) altogether
to grow older (than expected); to advance in age
to open up to someone else; to divulge one's true feelings; to be openhearted
physical contact (between friends, mother and child, etc.); physical intimacy
fabric softener; fabric conditioner
roost; nest; pad; crib; one's home
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
down-train; train heading toward the ending point of its route; down-slope; downward going; downbound (esp. away from Tokyo); downstream
to slide down; to slip down
Naraka; Hell; very bottom; the end; trap room (of a theatre); below-stage basement
absolute; complete; utter; pure; sheer
thousands; several thousand
to be affectionate to; to treat tenderly; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress
universally kind person; humane person; philanthropist
idiot; idiocy; profound mental retardation
unfortunately; regrettably; sad to say
pitiful; heartbreaking; heartrending; touching; tragic; sad
hardware store; DIY store; home improvement retailer