apart from that; other than that; leaving that aside; more importantly; more ... than that; but
working adult; full-fledged member of society
to lie down; to throw oneself down
to fling; to toss; to throw; to abandon; to leave behind
holiday; day off; furlough; absence (from work)
westering sun; setting sun; afternoon sun
to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)
to be sticky; to be stringy; to be glutinous
numb; insensitive (e.g. to pain); apathetic; insensitive; indifferent
splash; spray; chance blow; by-blow; getting dragged into (a quarrel, etc.)
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
smoothly; with a slipping or sliding motion
to become better; to improve
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
choosing a site (e.g. for industry); deciding on a location; standpoint; position
itching to do something; impatient; sorely tempted; eager
in any way; to some extent; even if only a little
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
visual kei; fashion style heavy on make-up and elaborate hairstyles, used among Japanese rock bands and musicians; attractive person
appearance of written words; impression given by written letters, characters, etc.; literal meaning (of a piece of writing); superficial meaning; face (of a printing type)
to knock (someone) to their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
emoji; pictorial symbol; pictograph; ASCII art
emoticon; smiley; kaomoji
to make merry and forget one's troubles; to do as one pleases
words; writing; ci (form of Chinese poetry); independent word
road approaching a shrine
Saitama prefecture (Kanto area)
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
underground train; subway
having a crisp appearance; stiffly; tensely; smartly (e.g. dressed); neatly
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
secondhand bookshop; secondhand bookstore; secondhand bookseller
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); proprietress; (arch.) entertaining someone as one's guest