polite; courteous; civil; friendship; (sexual) intimacy
even if; even though; however; no matter how
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
plausible; believable; solemn; dignified; serious
to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)
(what) one is trying to say; (what) one wants to say; (what) one is saying; (what) one means
to rip up (a seam); to burst; to tear; to break out (e.g. into a smile)
reason; cause; circumstances
working adult; full-fledged member of society
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
female university student; female college student
carefree; free from worry
to persuade; to prevail upon; to win a woman's heart; to win over; to talk someone into doing
historic ruins (remains, relics); archeological site
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
smooth words make smooth ways; it's not what you say, it's how you say it
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
crisp; staccato; piquant; clear
no matter what happens; in any circumstances; at any price
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
perfunctory; apathetic; makeshift; slapdash; routine; usual
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
ancient times; distant past; antiquity
civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)
dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information; taking care not to be fooled
sightseeing spot; tourist attraction
to set up; to raise; to nominate; to choose as a representative; to push; to shove
local specialty; local special dish
loach (any fish of family Cobitidae); weather loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus); pond loach
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
palm tree (any tree of family Arecaceae)