tearjerker; sob story; maudlin tale
taking the extenuating circumstances into consideration
space; room; unused land; room (for reconsideration, doubt, etc.); leeway; margin
hollow; cavity; hole; cave
shady; underhanded; questionable
serious look (on one's face); straight face
to arrange not to contradict each other
to make a fuss over; to pamper; to spoil; to indulge; to flatter (with attention)
diagonally upward; (going in a) completely unexpected direction (of a story, result, etc.)
another dimension; different level; whole other level
w-sitting; duck sit; sitting position with both knees bent outward and buttocks flat on the floor
public (attention, recognition, etc.); social (standing, acceptance, etc.); worldly (fame, desires, etc.)
to confuse (someone); to befuddle; to bewilder; to mystify; to throw up a smokescreen; (lit.) to surround with smoke
substance; true form; main part; main unit; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.); noumenon
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
rude person; villain; blackguard; scoundrel; rogue; libertine
embezzlement; fraudulent use; plagiarism; appropriation
plagiarism; plagiarised work
utility; (actual) profit; actual benefit; material gain
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
suddenly; all of a sudden
to be rejuvenated; to feel young again
living in obscurity; lying low; remaining unnoticed
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
nameless; unnamed; obscure; unknown; causeless; unjustifiable
to fling; to toss; to throw; to abandon; to leave behind
a touch (of sadness, unease, etc.); a tinge (of); a hint (of); a smear (of paint, ink, etc.); one stroke (of a brush)
group with a common interest (e.g. students); club (e.g. company sports club); circle; circle (shape)
warmly; cordially; with tender care
divergence; ramification; bifurcation; branching off
situated deep in the mountains
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
ascent; uphill; upward slope; (gradual) upturn; increase
cry (of an animal); call; chirp; song; caw; roar
from here; from this place
cave; tunnel; tunnel tomb (Kofun period)