soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
personal; individual; private
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
sorry; excuse me; thank you
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
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
festival; feast; carnival
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
yukata (light cotton kimono worn in the summer or used as a bathrobe)
the first and second; a few
mallow (any plant of family Malvaceae); Asarum caulescens (species of wild ginger); hollyhock
public performance; exhibition in a foreign country
in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
company employee; office worker; white-collar worker
display of fireworks; firework(s) display
troupe; theatrical company
skilfulness; skillfulness; cleverness
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
acting ability; talent as a performer