to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
lost property; something dropped and left behind
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
signal; signalling; signaling; traffic light; traffic signal
crossing; traversing; traversing horizontally; passing west to east (or east to west); cutting horizontally
having wounds all over one's body; being wounded all over; receiving a drubbing; being subjected to a barrage of criticism
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
to wear (formal clothing) in a casual fashion
to have meaning; to be meaningful
chain (bicycle, measuring, tire, etc.); chain (store, hotel, etc.)
substitute (e.g. actor); substitution; stand-in; double
grand; formal; ceremonial; (feeling) awkward; self-conscious; embarrassed
with these words; while saying
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
(shrine) repository or treasure house; (shrine) sanctuary
worm-eaten; moth-eaten; holes eaten in clothing, leaves, etc. by caterpillars, moths, etc.; leaf warbler (any bird of genus Phylloscopus); chiffchaff
rack or hanger for hanging kimono, coats, etc.
to ventilate; to let fresh air in
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage
performance; take; game; season; penetrative vaginal sex (with a prostitute); unsimulated sex (in an adult movie)
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
leading; guiding; commanding
single standard; single base; single-feature show
presenter; speaker; performer; actor; participant (in a TV show or TV panel)
huge harvest (of the five grains); bumper crop; abundant crop
connivance; tacit consent; toleration; acquiescence
that's a different matter; that's a different story
association; society; organization; organisation
claim (for compensation); customer complaint seeking compensation; (general) complaint; objection
administrative; businesslike; practical; impersonal; perfunctory; robot-like
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement
nationwide; countrywide; national; throughout the country
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
to dance; to perform a dance
traditional Japanese dance
tenth day of the month; ten days
large stage; grand stage; the big stage; grand setting
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish