to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
dirt mound; dirt walls on the inside of the sunken hearth in a tea room; platform made of dirt used to perform executions (decapitations) in the Edo period
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
to provide; to arrange; to install
decorative curtain hung from the ceiling; tent; pavilion; marquee
being dotted with; being scattered
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
staying the night; lodging (at)
lofty (high) building; skyscraper
some people; a few people; several people
crossbow (incl. large models operated by a number of people); netted apparatus atop a wall containing large stones, which were dropped onto attackers by cutting the net; slingshot; catapult
risky; dangerous; insecure
body; group; party; company; troupe
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
to rise (of a building, mountain, etc.); to tower; to soar
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
to clamour; to crowd; to jostle
regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
going around; patrol; round; tour
indifferent; paying no attention; taking no notice
interval; break; pause; spare moment
to decorate gaudily; to overdecorate; to deck out; to embellish
to come and go; to go back and forth
to stand side by side; to stand in a row
street stall; stand; booth
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
chair; stool; post; office; position
food and drink; eating and drinking
merchant; trader; expert (in a trade or profession); professional; woman working in the nightlife business (bar or nightclub hostess, geisha, etc.); demimondaine
business discussion; negotiation
busy place; busy street; place that's always bustling with people; amusement quarters
residential area; quarter; neighbourhood; neighborhood
roughly; approximately; round about; cursorily; briefly; quickly
arms; weapons (of war); armor; armour
assortment; product lineup
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample