it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
scattering; leaflets; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
advertisement; advertising; announcement; notice
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question
immediately; right away; on the spot
script; screenplay; scenario
Ishida Haruhisa (1936.10-)
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
intuition; instinct; insight; hunch; immediacy
to be in a tizzy; to be in a frenzy; to have one's eyes light up; to have a different look in one's eyes
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
social; societal; societary
criticism; blame; rejection; flick (of the finger)
green light; (giving) permission; OK
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
main cause; primary factor
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
red; crimson; red-containing colour (e.g. brown, pink, orange); Red (i.e. communist); red light (traffic); red ink (i.e. in finance or proof-reading); (in) the red
absorption; suction; attraction
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
Osaka (city); (arch.) large hill
various places; several sources
new; fresh; new item (e.g. customer, regulation); newly created object; new customer
expenses; expenditure; outgoings; outlays; costs
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
to launch oneself upon; to make one's debut
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
beacon; skyrocket; signal fire; starting shot; starting signal
ninth day of the month; nine days
counter for occurrences; a time; an instance; inning (baseball); round; episode; chapter