proceeding to the capital (Tokyo)
home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning
chanpuru; champuru; Okinawan stir-fry dish, usually containing vegetables (especially bitter melon), tofu, meat or fish
extremely familiar; very well-acquainted
mess; jumble; muddle; chaos
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
feeling of food or drink going down one's throat
to arrange beforehand to tell the same story; to get the stories straight
fifth year of elementary school; fifth year elementary school student
to move (house); to change residence
accountability; being held accountable
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
exclamation of surprised disappointment, disgust, or worry (yuck, ick, ack, eeew, crap!, blech, gross)
oar; all; (pulling an) all-nighter; staying up all night long
to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum)
to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
clanging; banging; throbbing (headache); pounding; fully; vigorously
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
sunscreen; suntan lotion; sunblock
overturning; capsizing; overthrow (e.g. of a government)
screaming; squawking; squealing; loud complaining; noisy conversation
beach sandals; flip-flops; thongs; pluggers; jandals
to glare; to dazzle; to glitter
parasol (esp. one that is secured to the ground); sunshade; (beach) umbrella
plastic sheet (usu. blue); vinyl sheet; tarpaulin
attached; belonging (to); included; enclosed; affiliated; annexed
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
right in front; just opposite; under the nose
prime location (for offices, housing, etc.); best district (in town); excellent piece of land