very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
question; inquiry; enquiry
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
exile; banishment; eviction; elimination (e.g. of poverty); removal
as if it were about oneself
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
all night; throughout the night
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
(not so) much; (not) very
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
this occasion; at this time; now
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
repatriation; return; (electrical) feedback
third day of the month; three days
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
good handwriting; skillful penmanship; speedy writing; vigorous writing
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
manly; masculine; like a man
to work hard; to work diligently
hatchet; axe; wood-chopping; wood-splitting
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
fate; chance; relationship; tie
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
postscript; post scriptum; PS; P.S.