grave; solemn; serious; harsh (e.g. truth); hard; strict
ascent; climbing; up-train; train heading toward the starting point of its route; upbound (esp. toward Tokyo); upstream
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
billboard; large signboard; first-rate influential performer (theatre, film, etc.); leading star; draw
to stand in a row (e.g. shops on a street); to line in a row; to line; to be equal to; to be on a par with
refreshment booth; refreshment stand; snack bar
teppanyaki (Japanese cooking prepared on a hot steel plate in the center of the table)
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
to call in; to invite; to bring in
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
as if it were about oneself
flat board; slab; slat; monotonous; dull; flat
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
(the) executive; administration; leadership
free action; free activity; acting at one's own discretion; taking one's own course; free hand; independent action
setting up specially; special installation
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
collecting series of stamps at railway stations, tourist spots, etc.
minigame; mini game; subgame; practice game (usu. with reduced players)
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
ten; 10; ten years of age
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
ability to make plans; planning ability
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
current obsession; current kick; personal obsession
aggregate results; totalled results; collected results
craving; longing; thirsting
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
person of high rank or position