stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
to look happy; to look pleased; to make eyes at (someone); to ogle
to get a big surprise; to be astonished
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
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
billboard; large signboard; first-rate influential performer (theatre, film, etc.); leading star; draw
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 call in; to invite; to bring in
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
collecting series of stamps at railway stations, tourist spots, etc.
minigame; mini game; subgame; practice game (usu. with reduced players)
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
ability to make plans; planning ability
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
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
gift card; gift certificate
complimentary ticket; invitation card; invitation ticket
latest; newest; late-breaking (news)
to well up; to burst; to arise
avid desire; craving; thirst; watering at the mouth; drooling
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping