information board; building directory
festival; feast; carnival; matsuri
to decorate gaudily; to overdecorate; to deck out; to embellish
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
same time; simultaneous; concurrent; synchronous
sunbathing; basking in the sun
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
it's not like; it isn't as if
to permeate (of a stain, smell, etc.); to become ingrained; to become embedded; to become a deeply ingrained habit; to become second nature
bracer (arm guard used in archery); gauntlet (armour); glove (in kendo or fencing); strike to the forearm (in kendo)
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
as before; as ever; as it was originally
that is (to say); namely; precisely; exactly; if one does ..., then; in that case
outward appearance; looks
now that you say that; now that you mention it
infected person; carrier (e.g. of a virus)
infection; contagion; becoming infected; being infected (e.g. with harmful ideas); being influenced (by)
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
worry; care; concern; ennui; boredom
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
to remain married for life; to live as a married couple until death; to succeed in marrying
companion; partner; spouse
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)
attractive face and figure
woman of unmatched beauty; beauty like no other
looks; features; (personal) appearance
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
to look around; to survey
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
innocence; guiltlessness; purity; uprightness; integrity
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting); probe; probing move
full; wholehearted; utmost; overall width
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of