bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
to resound; to reverberate; to make a stir
confession (to a crime, wrongdoing, etc.); admission; professing one's feelings (to someone one wants to go out with); declaration of love; profession (of faith); confession (of sins)
serious; not joking; straight; (arch.) cannot; (arch.) should not; (arch.) will not
to accept (something) with thanks
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
dark night; moonless night
to go out; to go around; to walk about; to roam
shrill voice (esp. of women and children)
getting; obtaining; winning; scoring (in ice hockey, basketball, etc.)
proud; triumphant; boastful; self-satisfied
index finger; forefinger; first (occ. second) finger; second toe
to go down in history; to remain in history
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
divine grace; divine favour; blessing; benefit; help
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
to stop (doing); to cease; to desist; to drop; to lay off; to give up
folk beliefs; folk religion
so-so; passable; now, now; there, there; my, my; oh my!
(very) fortunate person; lucky fellow; fortune's favourite
popular song; ballad; folk song; ditty
to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
established practice; custom
welcome; (warm) reception
hollow; cavity; hole; cave
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
sticker; (adhesive) label
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
at that time; in those days
girls' or women's division or section
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa-nostalgic; old-fashioned
restoration (to the original state or location); reconstruction; restitution
small-time candy store; penny candy store
ramen restaurant; noodle restaurant
temple festival; fair; fete day; day related to a particular deity and thought to bring divine blessing to those who celebrate it
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge