to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
to be photographed; to be projected
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
essential; substantial; substantive; intrinsic
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
defeating an argument; winning an argument; refutation; confutation
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
other side; opposite side; other party
to defy accepted norms; to go off the rails; to be eccentric
health; healthy; sound; fit
how long; how far; how much
companion; partner; spouse
world peace; peace of the world
matrimonial happiness; happy marriage
tolerant; generous; lenient; broad-minded; magnanimous
God; god; ace; king; superior person
front shrine; hall of worship
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
strong and weak points; likes and dislikes; strengths and weaknesses
goldfish (Carassius auratus)
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
temple festival; fair; fete day; day related to a particular deity and thought to bring divine blessing to those who celebrate it
while; even though; despite
paper scoop used in goldfish scooping
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
learning about the world; preparation for life in the community; work experience
shopping district; shopping street; downtown
festival game in which participants try to catch goldfish in a shallow paper ladle
alternately sucking in and blowing out air through one's mouth while eating something hot (in order to cool it down)
as expected (positive events); as hoped for
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
chain (bicycle, measuring, tire, etc.); chain (store, hotel, etc.)
Kanto; region consisting of Tokyo and surrounding prefectures; Kanto; north-eastern half of Japan (during the feudal era)