reading too much into things
to narrow the focus; to focus attention (on); to concentrate (on); to zero in
it is assuredly (that) ...; can say with confidence that it is ...
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
three years; third school year (e.g. of high school)
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
remote cause; underlying cause; indirect cause
sign; mark; symbol; sign (e.g. positive, negative)
glance; glimpse; cursory view
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to set one's sights on; to take aim (at); to have one's mind on
Mount Fuji; Mt. Fuji; Fujiyama; Fuji-san
Aokigahara Forest (sea of trees at the base of Mount Fuji)
famous place; noted place; place of (scenic or historical) interest; sights (to see)
Shizuoka Prefecture (Chūbu area)
Yamanashi Prefecture (Chūbu area)
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
to follow (a rule, precedent, style, etc.); to conform to; to be in accordance with
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious
involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
just one person; only one
astringency; constriction; collecting (e.g. opinions); putting together; collection (of taxes); convergence (of light); convergence
talk; recital; narration; topic
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
feeling ashamed; feeling of one's inferiority
making one's attitude (position, stand) clear; (lit.) unfurling and clearly showing one's banner
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
to lend an ear to; to listen to
to throw away; to abandon; to give up; to relinquish; to lay down (one's life)
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
distortion; stretch; strained interpretation; technicality; casuistry; sophistry
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of