fusuma; Japanese sliding screen
thuddingly; plumping down (like a heavy weight)
light bulb; incandescent light bulb
to be far apart (from); to be a long way off (from); to be remote; to be very different (from); to be quite unlike; to be far from (e.g. the truth)
sensitivity; sensitiveness; sense (of ...)
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
isn't it; right?; you know?
obligation; favour; favor; debt of gratitude
white; unseasoned; undyed; very much; precisely; playing dumb
to begin to appear; to begin to come in
paying back a favour; repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
make-up; makeup; cosmetics; decoration; dressing; veneer
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
while studying; presently studying
anonymity; using an assumed name
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
fastidiousness; love of cleanliness; uprightness; integrity; scrupulousness
spotless integrity; absolute honesty; uprightness
to awaken; to arouse from sleep; to bring to one's senses; to disabuse (someone of); to sober up
foundation (makeup); foundation garment; foundation (organization); underpainting (in oil painting)
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
in tatters; in pieces; wiped out
nursing; care; caregiving; caring
public hall; community center; community centre
neighborhood; neighbourhood; street; block; town
to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be bored (with); to be unable to bear
cooling pillow (often rubber)
adopted child (usu. male); son-in-law
handle; grip; holder; person who holds
friend and foe; enemies and allies; both sides
several people; some people; a few people; a number of people
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
to (see and) choose; to select; to diagnose (as); to judge; to estimate; to liken (to)
conditional; qualified; with conditions attached
to send; to direct; to dispatch (person, car, etc.); to direct (attention); to turn (spotlight, etc. on)
whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection
one gō (approx. 180 ml); one gō (approx. 0.33 square meters); one-tenth of the distance from the base to the summit of a mountain
to flutter down (of leaves, petals, etc.); to fall as if dancing
deep emotion; strong feelings