not through; not finished; not done
outburst of cicadas singing; chorus of cicadas
burning of New Year's gate decorations (usu. on the 15th day of the New Year)
JR ticket office; JR ticket counter; (lit.) green ticket window
pea (Pisum sativum); green pea
geometric progression; proliferation; multiplying like rats
to smile back (at a person); to answer someone's smile
life; lifetime; age; era; reign; rule
to leave word; to leave a message
train of dress; trailing skirt; woman who doesn't work and only thinks about fashion
different room; another room; separate rooms
maiden flight (e.g. of an aircraft)
freshly laundered and starched; fresh and unwrinkled
interior light (train, etc.)
to raise somebody's spirits; to enhance a mood
turnaround (e.g. at the end of a driveway)
locality; local area; local stock exchange; local dealer
shading off; gradation; bokashi composting; fermented composting
seamless; seamless stockings
outline; contour line; border line
to aim for laughs; to play to the crowd