intermission (between acts); interlude
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
to become dim; to become blurred
extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)
revival from the brink of death; recovering from a hopeless situation; resuscitation; revitalization
to make sacrifices for; to pay dearly for
swinging back; aftershock; backlash
fierce (fight, competition, etc.); severe; hot; hard; bitter; keen
tag (children's game); tig
mysterious power of words to alter reality
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
obscure; vague; ambiguous
unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
powerfully; vigorously; with all one's strength; lots of; heaps of; plenty
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
with a friendly grin; smilingly
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
to put on (of clothing); (lit.) to put (arms) through sleeves
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
one revolution; one rotation
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
first meeting; first interview with
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
program (musical, concert, theatrical, etc.); programme