exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
present age; present day; today; modern era; modern times
departure; departing (from ...); sending; sent (by ...); engine; counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
door (esp. Japanese-style); shutter; window shutter; (arch.) entrance (to a home); (arch.) narrows
to throw into; to toss into
light; illumination; glow; lamp; light
to stumble a step or two forward (when trying to stop); to pass one's destination and stumble a step or two forward; to totter
to fall on one's backside
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
with energy; vigorously; cheerfully; assertively; lustily
comparatively; relatively
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
deep in the mountains; mountain recesses
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
Japanese person; Japanese people
good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy
profitable; worn-out; crumbling
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma