to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)
viewing platform; observation deck; observation platform
coating of snow; blanket of snow
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
to rustle; to sway; to stir; to flutter
to become misty; to become hazy; to get blurry; to grow dim; to be overshadowed; to be upstaged
chip; microchip; chip (in poker, roulette, etc.); casino token; chip (shot); (wood) chip
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
to be furious; to seethe with anger; to have one's blood boiling
climax; peak; zenith; apex
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
to fully understand and agree; to be convinced; to be fully satisfied (with an explanation)
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
moment by moment; hour by hour
questionnaire; survey; poll
newspaper story (article, account)
catchphrase; promotional line; slogan
fiction; fabrication; concoction; fictitious; fictional; imaginary
authenticity; credibility
to be worth; to be worthy of; to deserve; to merit
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
national isolation; closing the country (to foreigners); sakoku; policy of national isolation enacted by the Tokugawa shogunate
change; alteration; modification
chit; sales slip; voucher
fabrication; forgery; falsehood; hoax
combination; union; incorporation; congruence
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
quarrel; dispute; argument
doubt; skepticism; scepticism; disbelief
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
to tear up; to tear off; to rip up; to separate (e.g. a couple); to disrupt (a relationship)