century; era; of the century (e.g. fight of the century)
snowy; covered in deep snow
the aforementioned; the said; the usual; kudan; yōkai resembling a human-headed bovine, said to prophesize misfortune or bountiful harvest
unexpectedly; surprisingly
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
falling heavily (of rain, snow, etc.)
to continue to rain or snow
isolation; cut off; blockade; quarantine; interception; deprivation
to breathe out; to exhale
to investigate thoroughly; to examine closely; to probe into; to be obsessed with a thought; to brood over; to worry about
mystery; mysteriousness; secret
location (of something); whereabouts; hiding place
territory; domain; field; area; domain; region
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
soul; spirit; willpower; vitality; something as important as one's own life; something invaluable
dissection; autopsy; postmortem examination; analysis; postmortem
inner psychological world; mental world; spiritual world
research; study; investigation
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
acquaintance; close friend
coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart
alighting (from a train, bus, etc.); getting off; getting out (of a car)
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
inside of a store (restaurant, café, etc.); store interior; on the premises
counter; counting device; (service) counter (at a bank, store, etc.); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); bar; counter-attack (in soccer); counter
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
(courteous) invitation; call