libel; defamation; slander; character assassination
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
to rise (of a building, mountain, etc.); to tower; to soar
flowers; beautiful; spectacular
unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
prominent; eminent; leading; foremost; distinguished
minimum; at the very least
defense; defence; protection
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
a few years ago; some years back
prediction; prophecy; prognostication; (religious) prophecy
hurriedly; in a hurry; hastily; sudden; abrupt
defense capability (defence)
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
all varieties of flowers; many flowers
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
townscape; street (of stores and houses); (look of) stores and houses on street
to mix (with); to be mixed (together); to be mingled
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
city; Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly
nice; good; well-executed
performing arts; acrobatics
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
training (animals); breaking (animals)
misemono; type of Edo- and Meiji-period side show often held outdoors or in small temporarily erected shacks on temple and shrine grounds; show; exhibition; spectacle
City of Flowers (nickname for various cities, esp. Paris and Florence)
guard; sentinel; garrison