first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
many; numerous; various; large number of
middle of summer; height of summer; midsummer
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
to be noisy (e.g. from people talking); to be discomposed (e.g. feelings)
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
cart (esp. a food cart); stall; festival float; portable shrine dedicated to a god and shaped like a house; stage prop fashioned after a large building; framework (of a house, etc.)
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
public order and morals; social standards; public policy
violation; offense; offence; breach; transgression; infringement
idea commonly (generally) accepted in the world
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
how many months?; how long?
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to like; to love; to be fond of
entertainer (esp. boy band or girl group member) whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
drama; theatre; theater; play
yakitori; chicken pieces (or sometimes beef or pork offal) grilled on a skewer; grilled and skewered bird (esp. sparrow); failing to win a single hand during a half-game
ghost; apparition; goblin; monster; something unusually large
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
wherein; therein; thereinto
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
visual kei; fashion style heavy on make-up and elaborate hairstyles, used among Japanese rock bands and musicians; attractive person
the other day; a few days ago
loveable; very likeable; like very much
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; indiscriminate; random; excessive
gleaming; shining; glistening
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
(heavy) drinker; drunkard; tippler; boozer
(doing) as one pleases; to one's heart's content; letting (something) go unchecked; leaving uncontrolled; leaving (something) to take its own course
izakaya; Japanese bar that also serves various dishes and snacks