always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
to do together; to share; to participate in
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
to build up; to establish (one's reputation)
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
to pass (of time); to elapse
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to collect (e.g. one's thoughts); to get in order
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
to scramble for; to struggle for; to contend for; to fight for
to have a certain mood or feeling; to have a hunch
naturally; of course; understandably
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
proceeding to the capital (Tokyo)
Saitama (city, prefecture)
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
close; intimate; on good terms
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
primary school; elementary school; grade school
Saitama prefecture (Kanto area)