to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
gargling; rinsing one's mouth
article (in document); provision; stripe; streak; although; though
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; dear me!; thank God!
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
summer heat; hot weather; (arch.) heatstroke
surface of the water; face of the water
Keiō era (1865.4.7-1868.9.8)
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
sick person; patient; invalid
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
Bunten exhibition; art exhibition sponsored by the Ministry of Education (antecedent of the Nitten exhibition)
any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
state of things; state of affairs; condition; situation; circumstances
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
addition; increase; Canada
death from disease; death from illness
to pull down; to lower; to reduce; to withdraw
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
contract; compact; agreement
spinning (textiles); spun yarn
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
Bungei Shunju (publisher); Bungei Shunju (magazine)
Akutagawa Prize (literary award)
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by