to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
do-or-die game; crucial contest
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
kitchen; cookhouse; (ship's) galley
leaving everything up to someone else
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
connection (to a person, place, etc.); relation; affinity
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
Gion (entertainment district in Kyoto)
conical hat (East-Asian style); coolie hat; something shaped like a conical hat or an umbrella; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
every year; yearly; annually
parade float; festival float
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
heroic; brave; majestic; soul-stirring; lively; gallant
time; season; period; phase; stage
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
setting up a stall or booth (bazaar, festival); opening a branch office; opening a store
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
than; other than; except; but
never mind!; don't worry about it
fully prepared; all ready
to be discouraged; to be disheartened
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
cross mark; demerit mark; an X
to cease; to stop; to be over