the end of the world; the world is beyond saving; there's no hope for the future; this degenerate age; what is this world coming to
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
to be hot on a person's heels
to press a question; to cross-examine
violence; assault; rough (e.g. handling); reckless; rape; sexual assault
bar; bolt (e.g. on door); double-arm lock; (rope) cinching
spine; backbone; spinal column
convulsion; cramp; spasm; tic; twitch; fit
to boost; to force up; to push up
until now; so far; up to the present
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
smooth; shiny; slippery; greasy; slurping (noodles)
all over; all over the place; everywhere
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
under custody; under supervision; undecided match; draw; tie
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
senior; elder; person older than oneself
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
to lay down; to wear (a sword, etc.) at one's side
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
briskly; quickly; promptly
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house
leader; reader; reading book; reader (i.e. someone who reads); microreader; dotted line (in printing)
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
railway station; train station; staging post on a highway (in pre-modern Japan); counter for railway stations and bus stations
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
evening; night; nighttime