to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)
the front (of a battlefield); forefront
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
decision; determination; resolution
(on the) net; (on the) Internet; (on the) Web
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
mask; disguise; guise; mask
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
composite image; photomontage; photoshopped image
to have as a side order (with drinks); to make fun of someone; to laugh at someone's expense
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
to warm (e.g. one's hands over a fire); to dry; to toast; to grill; to broil
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
daikon (variety of large white Oriental radish, Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus); ham actor
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
way of eating; how to eat
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
arraying a number of reference books in order to compose poetry; literary composition crammed with maxims, ancient episodes, legends, etc.; otters lining a catch of fish on a river bank; (people) making offerings (esp. of fish)
polish; improvement; burnishing
nine parts; nine percent; almost
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
carbonic acid; carbonated water; baking soda; sodium carbonate
to get strong; to gain strength
easy to drink; easy to swallow; quaffable
satisfying quality (of a drink)
Western cooking; Western-style meal; Western-style food; Japanized Western cuisine
match (contest); to match with; to go well with
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
public talk; panel session; round-table discussion
star (cinema, sports, etc.); celebrity; star symbol; asterisk; (celestial) star
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
A common name for the area around Akihabara Station in the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo, Japan, famous for being the centre of modern Japanese popular culture and a major shopping district for video games, anime, manga, electronics and computer-related goods.
buying; shopping; buyer; purchase