to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.); to divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different); to spend (time); to let (time) pass
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
place to put something; storage space; storehouse; depository; repository; shed
to (enter and) sit down; to plop oneself down; to plant oneself down; to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit in (in protest)
to set (sun); to become dark
literal translation; direct translation
to walk away; to saunter off
twilight; dusk; faint light
rain shower in late autumn (fall) or early winter
sad; sorrowful; melancholy; plaintive
grave; solemn; stern; authoritative; hard (e.g. fact)
equipment; fixtures; furnishings; fittings; furniture; supplies
must-read (book); required reading
Kumamoto (city, prefecture)
(economic) depression; recession; slump
gust (of wind); blast; influence; impact; instigation; agitation
(corporate) bankruptcy; insolvency; commercial failure; failed business
diligent; hard-working; industrious
to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate
economic conditions; economic situation; financial situation; financial circumstances
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
fruitless effort; wasted effort; abortive scheme; futility
ray of hope; glimmer of hope
understanding; comprehension
drinking habitually; being fond of (a drink)
arrogant; haughty; insolent
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
muahaha (laughter); mwahahaha; bahaha; bwahaha
rebirth; new birth; nascent