sunlight filtering through trees
to have the end in sight; (lit.) to see the mountains
sparse; thin; scattered; straggling; sporadic
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
to move forward; to move on
fortress; stronghold; citadel
(made of) stone; stone-built
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
personality; style; appearance
sense of unity; sense of oneness
miscellaneous; mixed; unorganized
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa- nostalgic; old-fashioned
shopping district; shopping street; downtown
counter; service counter (e.g. at a bank); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); automatically responding with an upload slot to someone who allows you to download (e.g. in P2P systems)
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
guest room (at a hotel); guest cabin (on a boat); passenger cabin (on a plane); drawing room
to ventilate; to let fresh air in
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator
to carry around; to carry on one's person
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
be on your guard!; take care!
making frequent appearances; appearing often; appearing and disappearing
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
latest; newest; late-breaking (news)
reception (desk); information desk; receipt; acceptance
person in charge (of an area of work); person responsible; contact (person)
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
bulletin board; display board; notice board; electronic bulletin board; BBS
vote; ballot; label; ticket; tag
to be embarrassed; to lose face
tail (animal); tail end; tip
receptionist; reception woman
to stray into; to lose one's way (and enter); to wander into
registration; accession; register; entry; record
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
one grade; first-class; primary