to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (e.g. a ball, a question, a demand); to express; to vent (e.g. one's anger)
creator; inventor; developer
something like ...; something called ...
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
counter for books; volume
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
original story; original version; this volume
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
considerably; greatly; a lot
real experience; actual observations
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth
unexpected (joy, success, etc.); unanticipated; beyond what one hoped; beyond one's expectations
arm; skill; efforts; ability
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
unspecified large number (of people)
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
leaving (e.g. work at end of day); withdrawal (e.g. from a noble's or superior's presence); exit (e.g. from a market)
to turn over; to turn pages of a book; to tear off; to strip off; to tear up
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
two places; two spots; two locations; two parts; two passages
scene; sight; scenario; setting
forcibly; against one's will
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough
personal; individual; private
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
incompetence; laziness; worthlessness; good-for-nothing; loser; weakling