starfish; sea star; asteroid; northern Pacific seastar (Asterias amurensis)
impossible; incapable (of doing); incompetence; inability; impotence; having no solution (of an equation)
high spirits; boastful talk
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
(sexually) attractive older woman; mature woman; MILF
maid; helper; help; assistance
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
original story; original version; this volume
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
crystal; crystallization; crystallisation; fruits (of labor, union, etc.)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
originator; pioneer; inventor; progenitor; primogenitor; founder of a family line
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
character; personality; (fictional) character; letter; character
(editorial) supervision; general editorship; supervising director
advanced level; high grade; senior
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
debut; doing something for the first time; starting anew; starting afresh
true Tokyoite; Edoite; person born and raised in Edo
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
pain and itching; mental anguish; unhealthy emotions
to strike (with a stick, whip, etc.); to hit; to punch; to go to (a place to eat, drink, etc.)
speech; expression; wording; language
lesson; section (in an organization); division; counter for lessons and chapters (of a book)
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
treasure chest; strongbox
to greedily try to win big (e.g. in mahjong); to swipe; to nick; to pilfer
program (of events, music, etc.); programme; program (booklet); brochure; (computer) program; programming