systematic; regular; routine
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
fancy box; decorated box; vanity case; cosmetics case
serious; severe; grave; acute
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
unable to back down; unable to withdraw; stuck in a position where one cannot pull back; committed
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
cramp; sprain; unreasonableness; absurdity; illogical; unreasonable
whip; lash; stick; cane; encouragement; rebuke
getting nauseated; getting angry
loser; failure; underdog; unmarried and childless older woman
cold-bloodedness; coldheartedness
persevering; very patient
tsuchinoko; mythical snake-like creature with thick midsection
last century; previous century; ancient times; old times
taking a commemorative photo
breeding; propagation; reproduction; multiplication; increase
to lose (money, etc.); to suffer a loss; to waste (one's time, efforts, etc.); to bring to naught; to feel disappointed (e.g. by missing out on something); to suffer a (perceived) loss
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish
fiction; made-up story; fable; fabrication; myth
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction