to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
calamity; disaster; misfortune
implicitly; indirectly; tacitly; by implication; obscurely
nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish
burying in the ground; having underground deposits
mountain top; summit; peak
directly opposite; right in front
mountain monkey; wild monkey; mountain dweller; bumpkin; boor
the way back; the way home; return trip
to attract public attention; to create a stir; to arouse interest
celebrity; personality; prominent figure
eating together; dining together; having a meal together
(all) at once; at the same time; in one go; right away; in an instant
to lose strength; to become weak; to wither; to droop; to feel demotivated; to lose interest
president's office; director's office
under one's eyes; below one's eyes
maternity leave; paternity leave
business; work; operations; service; duties
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
clearly (standing out); distinctly; sharply; boldly; in sharp relief
tall figure; high stature
glossy (e.g. hair); sleek; shiny; lustrous
discipline; training; teaching manners
laughing while crying; smiling through one's tears; (alternately) laughing and crying; tears and laughter; joy and sorrow
cheap lodging (especially in a skid row area or slum); flophouse
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
evil thought; malicious motive
to well up; to burst; to arise
yes; yea; aye; (arch.) to be so
coming to Japan; visit to Japan; arrival in Japan
rationality; reasonableness
experienced; veteran; skilled; expert
to be precocious; to be mature for one's age; to seem grown-up; to seem mature
generous; soft-hearted; having a good personality
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts