artists' world; painting circles
and; thereupon; because of that
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
being somewhat excited (agitated)
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to be disheartened; to lose heart; to be sprained; to be snapped; to be broken
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
if it is the case that ...
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
pulpy; soppy; sloppy; untidy; in a disarray
print; printing; (printed) copy; handout; flyer
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
at the height of one's power or influence; at the peak of one's popularity
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
rare; uncommon; rare; lightly cooked; rhea (bird of family Rheidae); Rhea (Greek goddess)
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
national language; Japanese language (often as a school subject in Japan); native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords)
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
one thin flat object; one sheet
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
improvisation; improvised; impromptu; extempore
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
well then ...; in that situation; in which case