clearly; brightly; cleanly; purely
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
quickly; promptly; immediately; indifferently; coldly
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
behaviorism; behaviourism; activism
turning sideways; landscape orientation
suitable person; fit person; the fit
it is assuredly (that) ...; can say with confidence that it is ...
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
loud laughter; hearty laugh
press corps; group of reporters
information bureau; intelligence department
association; society; organization; organisation
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
to take the lead (in doing); to take the initiative; to be the leader
hometown; rural township (of China)
gaudy; showy; garish; crooked; vicious; wicked
to write down; to note down; to mention; to describe; to inscribe; to mark
autumn of last year; fall of last year
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to look after (often medically); to take care of
artwork on wood, canvas, metal sheet, etc.
prohibition of sale; ban on sale
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
Kume Masao (1891.11.23-1952.3.1)
(trend of) the times; current of the times; spirit of the age
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
expert; professional; master; woman in the nightlife business; demimondaine; geisha and prostitutes
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring
to like; to love; to be fond of
there; the spot; the place; then and there; on the spot; immediately
depiction; description; portrayal
separation; isolation; extrication; release; isolation
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)