to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
nothing but; none other than
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
invisibly; secretly; privately
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
unwelcome; nerdish; unpopular
indifferent; unconcerned; nonchalant; unmindful; inattentive; careless
exactly as stated; verbatim
memorial day; commemoration day; anniversary
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
room connecting the two main rooms of a building; intermediate room
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
when it becomes; when it comes to
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
celebrating recovery from illness
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
to hide; to conceal; to lower volume (of a sound or one's voice) so as not to be heard; to become quiet and inconspicuous
on-the-spot investigation
Nagano prefecture (Chūbu area)
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
one's last moment; one's death; one's end
to read (a book, etc.) over again
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in