long distance; long range; long distance relationship
out-fighting; fighting from a distance
close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting
infighting; inside fighting; fighting at close range
appearance; features; looks
innermost feelings; heart; motive; nature; disposition; spirit
dead person; (the) deceased; (the) dead; casualties
to revive; to come to oneself; to be restored to life
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
mutual opposition; contrariety; contradiction; repulsion
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
prohibition; ban; embargo
(how) many times; (how) often
(religious) faith; belief; creed
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
cool; indifferent; apathetic; cold; cold-hearted; heartless
oppression; suppression; pressure
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
the teaching profession; education of laity
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
repeated blows; striking repeatedly; barrage; consecutive hits (e.g. in boxing, baseball)
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
to gasp; to pant; to breathe hard; to suffer; to struggle
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front of a coat, kimono, etc.); collar area
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
to squeeze out; to wring out
cool-headed; level-headed; hard-headed
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups