emergency; extraordinary; unusual
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
to blow along (in the wind); to set adrift
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
avenue; street; coming and going; street traffic; flow (of water, air, etc.); transmission (of sound); reach (e.g. of voice)
to be erected; to be built
corner; section; one horn; narwhal (Monodon monoceros)
guidance; leadership; leading the way
old-fashioned; ancient-looking; time-worn
to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
retro; nostalgic; old-fashioned
antique; old article; secondhand goods
the West; the Occident; Western countries
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
appearance of written words; impression given by written letters, characters, etc.; literal meaning (of a piece of writing); superficial meaning; face (of a printing type)
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
remodelling; remodeling; reorganization; reorganisation
paints; painting material
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
wooden; made of wood; wooden construction
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; coffeehouse; cafe
Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa- nostalgic; old-fashioned