to hear a rumor; to get wind of
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
precision equipment; delicate equipment
sudden rise (in price); sharp rise; jump; surge
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
debt; loan; liabilities; borrowing money
repayment; reimbursement; refund; redemption
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling
how can (one) do something
artificial; unnatural; human-caused (e.g. mistake, error, disaster); man-made
to be talked about; to get a name for oneself; to get publicity
headquarters; head office; main office
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
to gain knowledge; to build up one's knowledge
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
alms-giving; charity; offerings (usu. money) to a priest (for reading sutras, etc.); financially supporting one's favorite celebrity (by buying merchandise, attending events, etc.)
to one's delight; to one's joy
one's self-possession; one's presence of mind
to suppress one's emotions
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
complete picture; panorama; what it all adds up to; bird's eye view; all-embracing portrait; overall perspective
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
religious organization; religious organisation
blind (devotion, faith, etc.); reckless
someone (unspecified, but someone in particular); a certain person
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
(on) one's own; (by) oneself