dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)
public entertainment; performing arts; accomplishments; attainments
large seal; large stamp; seal of approval; guarantee; endorsement
to be able to eat; to be able to swallow
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
matter of time; question of time
translation; deciphering; decoding; translation
webcast; web broadcast; Internet distribution; online distribution
illegal; illicit; unlawful
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
arguments for and against; pros and cons; mixed reception; mixed reviews
to translate; to interpret
Matsuyama (city in Ehime)
flight time; number of flight hours
attendance; attending to someone; taking care of someone
proficient; skillful; patience; perseverance; fortitude
damp; moist (negative nuance)
heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever
bodily sensation; sense; experience
station wagon; estate car; minivan; people carrier
motorcycle; motorbike; bicycle
shoulder (of a road); berm
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view
diffusion rate; rate of spread
helmet; hard hat; protective headgear
specialist shop; shop specializing in a few types of product
Japanese (people, language, style)
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent