to do coherently (e.g. explain, think); to lay out logically (e.g. one's argument); to reason through (a matter); to do with reason
bright; cheerful; in high spirits; clear (sky); cloudless; sunny
imposition (i.e. of rules, of a decision); compulsion
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
one's home country; one's homeland
mincing; cutting; rapping (a percussion instrument); beating; shredded tobacco; interval
abolition; discontinuance; discontinuation; repeal; annulment
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
air route; air lane; by air; by plane
fishing industry; fishery
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
fixed number; certain number; given number; definite number
hearsay; rumor; rumour; report
form; adjective; i-adjective (in Japanese)
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
to brave a danger; to take a risk
romanticist; romantic; dreamer
to press against each other; to huddle together
to put something on top of another thing; to superimpose
female high school student
it's nothing; don't mention it; no thanks necessary
graceful; willowy; lissome; soft and tender
minute; fine; detailed; subtle
user; end-user; consumer; patron; customer; client
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
to attract public attention; to create a stir; to arouse interest
all eyes; public attention
spectators; onlookers; members of the audience
opening to the public; making available to the public; exhibiting; unveiling; release (of a film, information, etc.); disclosure
to be enrolled (in a college, course of study, etc.); to be a member (of an organization)
statesman; administrator; politician; policymaker
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
conceit; vanity; pride; self-importance; egotism
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
distrust; mistrust; insincerity; impiety; faithlessness
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
quickly (e.g. pushing up one's glasses); with a light pull; with a sharp tug (e.g. at a sleeve)