several people; a few people
red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
to provide; to furnish; to equip; to install
faint; indistinct; dim; (arch.) few; (arch.) a little
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
pale; pallid; bluish-white
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
when it becomes; when it comes to
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
street at night; making a night journey
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
restless; on edge (and unable to concentrate); distracted; for some reason
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
celebration; auspicious occasion
in good health; alive and well; going strong
official business; public business
every year; yearly; annually
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
without delay; smoothly; without a hitch
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
news; word; tidings; omen
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
nightlife districts; drinking districts
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
interested person; volunteer; supporter
to ask; to enquire; to query
self-restraint; voluntary restraint; self-imposed control; self-discipline
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
light; lamp; counter for electric lights