confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
pop; signage; display; billboard (as used to decorate arcade games)
way of writing; manner of writing; penmanship (esp. used in old textbooks); calligraphy; format (e.g. of a report); stroke order of a character
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
young girl; lass; adolescent female
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
to be talked about; to get a name for oneself; to get publicity
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
bucket maker; well maker; cooper; hooper
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
heresy; evil ways; sorcery; black magic; netherworld; world outside the six realms where evil spirits roam
portion; potion (e.g. magical)
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
bookstore; bookshop; publisher; main building
exotic mood; exotic atmosphere; exoticism
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
light brown; golden brown; tan
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
moisture; humidity; dampness
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
coordinate; co-ordinate; matching (e.g. clothes, accessories, furniture, colours); coordinated outfit (clothes and accessories); ensemble; coordinates (items of clothing, furniture, etc. designed to be used together)
reform; reformation; reorganization
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
presentation techniques; way of showing something
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)