westering sun; setting sun; afternoon sun
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
accompaniment for traditional performances (noh, kabuki, etc.); orchestra; band
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
to raise somebody's spirits; to enhance a mood
representative; exemplary; model
imitative sound (in film, theatre, etc.); sound effect
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
to make merry; to be festive
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
festival float mounted with a decorative halberd
parade float; festival float
Yamagata (city, prefecture); mountain shape; chevron; cone
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
naginata; polearm with a curved single-edged blade (similar to a glaive); naginata; martial art of wielding the naginata
every year; yearly; annually
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
hello; good day; good afternoon
tenth day of the month; ten days
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
considerably; greatly; a lot
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
yukata (light cotton kimono worn in the summer or used as a bathrobe)
charming; fascinating; voluptuous
nape (of the neck); nucha
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
order; command; directions; instructions
during; for the duration of
height (of body); stature
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with