to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
ehehe (embarrassed laugh); ahaha
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution
deadline; closing; cofferdam; closed (door, window, etc.)
tenth day of the month; ten days
same person; said person; the person in question; coterie; clique; dōjin
new book; new publication
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
animation; animated film; animated cartoon; anime
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
social game; social network game
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to paint (draw) a picture
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
cartoonist; comic book artist; manga artist; manga author; mangaka
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
dōjinshi; magazine published by like-minded people; fanzine; zine
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan
18 certificate; R-18; restricted to those 18 years or older
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
press; print shop; printing office
double; twice (as much); twofold
claim; demand; charge; application; request; billing (for a service)
oh my god; how; what the; incredible
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
when it becomes; when it comes to
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
adds force or indicates command