(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
on the occasion of; at the time of
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
cheap-looking; tawdry; insignificant
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
temple; sacred place; shrine; sanctuary; tabernacle
to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
big-boned; sturdily built; stout; solid (plan, storyline, etc.)
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
bowstring; string (of shamisen, guitar, violin, etc.); bail (arched pot handle); diagonal levelling wire across the top of a masu
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
charming; captivating; bewitching; seductive; coquettish
song lyrics; words of a song; libretto
capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace
theatre; theater; playhouse
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
conquest; subjugation; overcoming
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
soldier; combatant; warrior
tank (military vehicle); chariot
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
winner; victor; conqueror
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
technique; art; skill; move
hand-to-hand fighting; grappling; scuffling
man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai; person (in a certain profession, esp. licensed); member