to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
and yet; even so; nonetheless; for all that
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
lightly; wide (open); gapingly; suddenly; unexpectedly
to have a hole; to be pierced (with a hole)
within the (Tokyo) metropolitan area
to collapse; to flop (onto)
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
falling into a doze; dozing off; nodding off
to fall asleep; to sleep soundly; to become dull; to lose vigour
kind; sort; type; similar example; parallel; the like
mention (in a document); record; entry; statement; listing
text (of a book, document, etc.); body (of a letter); this passage; this sentence
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
blank space (in a document); blank; void; whitespace
obvious; (as) clear as day; plain to see
being very busy; busyness
to bring back; to restore
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
it is I who should say so
working adult; full-fledged member of society
ticklish; embarrassed; awkward; ill at ease (esp. when receiving public praise)
(period of) a year; during the era (of)
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
break in contact; not hearing from; having no communication with
studying abroad; (temporarily) studying at another school (to learn a specific skill)
return to one's country; return to one's hometown
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
proposal; proposition; suggestion
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
vigorously (ripping, tearing, scratching, etc.); roughly; (eating) with a crunch; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
latte; caffè latte; radio and television
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
rich (flavor, color, etc.); strong (e.g. odor); probable; (very) likely; passionate; sensuous