philanthropic activity; charity work
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
instead; but (on the other hand)
representation; representative; exemplification; typification; leader; switchboard number
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from ... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that ...; trying to ...
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to increase; to add to; to augment
to take over (someone's duties, business, etc.); to inherit; to succeed to; to hand over
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
royal capital; imperial capital
making a round trip; going and returning; round-trip ticket; return ticket; correspondence; exchanging (of letters)
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
already; yet; soon; shortly; further; more
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
bent back; indecisive attitude; timidity; lack of nerve
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
to look into; to peep into; to peer into
book; volume; this; present; main; head; real
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
to travel; to take a trip; to make a journey
love romance; love story; romance; romance story; romantic fiction
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
heroine; female protagonist; heroine; heroic woman; brave woman
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful