to spread its roots (of a tree, etc.); to take root (of an ideology, etc.); to put down roots; to settle down (in a place)
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
to plant oneself; to settle in; to be well-established (e.g. of a religion in a particular area); to have taken root
if so; in that case; in that situation
to live; to make a living; to get on with
uniform; even; across-the-board; equal
monotonous; humdrum; stereotyped; banal; dull
to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
entrance door; front door; gateway (to a region, etc.)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
the West; the Occident; Western countries
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
construction; architecture (of buildings)
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
kitchen; financial situation; finances
shabby; unsightly; unkempt
city; Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly
country with a high level of culture
foreigner; foreign citizen; foreign national; alien; non-Japanese
grand; imposing; magnificent
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
to run (a business); to operate; to carry out; to perform; to hold (a Buddhist or Shinto ceremony)
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
to bring out (the effect of); to put to good use; to make use of (e.g. threats); to use (tact, wit, etc.); to exercise; to display
way of living; manner of living; lifestyle
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.); quitting
student (esp. a university student)
position; opening; employment
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
indescribable; having no way to express