to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
volume (of book); reel (of film); scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
publication (e.g. of an article in a newspaper); carrying (e.g. a story); running (e.g. a serial); insertion (e.g. of an advertisement); printing; posting (e.g. on the web)
library; book collection; paperback book
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
section (e.g. in a newspaper); column; field (in a form, web page, etc.); blank; handrail; railing
link; directory entry; rink
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
it's been a long time; long time no see
pretext for not revealing something (e.g. actual reason for one's failure, vested interest, etc.)
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
turning a film, novel, etc. into a manga
serialization; serialisation; serial story
sale; offering for sale; release (for sale); launch (product)
atmosphere (esp. of a place or person); mood; vibe; ambience
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
prompt decision; quick decision; immediate judgement; summary judgment; summary judgement
voice dramatization on CD (usu. based on manga, anime, etc.)
specially equipped; customized; customised
edition; version; plate; block; editions of a publication
to produce (e.g. movie, play, show, event, musical recording, etc.); to design (e.g. new commercial product, restaurant concept, etc.); to create; production; creation; design
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
voice actor or actress (radio, animation, etc.)
in every nook and corner; from A to Z; from head to toe; from cover to cover
first Sanskrit alphabet letter; Africa; Awa (old province of Japan); (arch.) prefixed to names to show intimacy
menstruation; menses; period