value in doing something; feeling that something is worth doing; rewarding feeling; sense of satisfaction
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
wildness; wild nature; untamed nature; savage nature
adverse circumstances; unfortunate situation; adversity
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
groping (for); fumbling around (for); searching (for an answer, solution, etc.); trying to find
toddling; taking tottering steps
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of
accurate; precise; exact; appropriate; apt; right
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
salvation (of the world); saving the world
symbol (of something abstract); emblem; (symbolic) representation
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
pendant (jewelry); pendant (light)
saviour; savior; messiah; Messiah; Jesus Christ
moving forward (e.g. of a vehicle); onward movement; progress (of work, activities, etc.); advance; progression (of a disease, global warming, etc.); progression (e.g. chord progression)
interruption; suspension; break
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
this occasion; at this time; now
gold prize; gold award; gold medal; first-place prize
winning a prize; receiving an award; being awarded
to say; to be called; to do
my book; my (humble) work; a little thing of mine
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
author (usu. of a particular book); writer
brief personal record; short curriculum vitae; short CV
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
Heisei era (1989.1.8-2019.4.30)
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
going (up) to the capital; going to Tokyo
university student; college student
part-time job; side job; part-time worker; albite
(eating) heartily; energetically; vigorously; bulging (muscles); welling up (of strength, courage, etc.)
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many