explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.); lecture; explanation (in a pompous fashion); (long-winded) lecture; (arch.) storytelling
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
natural water; untreated water; spring water
charming; fascinating; attractive
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
village; hamlet; countryside; country; home (of one's parents, etc.); hometown
tourist attraction; sight-seeing area
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
reinforced concrete; ferroconcrete
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
European style; Occidental
pastel color; pastel colour
imitation; counterfeit; fake; sham; ersatz (object)
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
pension (Western-style boardinghouse)
souvenir store; gift shop
to assemble (e.g. goods into a set); to gather; to put together
during; for the duration of
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
in the company of; accompanied by ...; as a group comprising ...; likes of ...
indifferent; paying no attention; taking no notice
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
outing; excursion; pleasure trip; going on a picnic
circumference; perimeter; work outside the office; outer tracks (in a loop or curve)