preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
party venue; place for a party; banquet hall
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
to gather; to collect; to assemble
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
in and out; income and expenses; free associations; run of the house
neighbour to the right (person, building, etc.)
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
popular figure; person in demand; favorite; favourite
Lolita fashion; fashion style characterized by frilly dresses, knee socks and bonnets
cosplay (dressing in costume, esp. as a manga character, etc.)
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
neighbour to the left (person, building, etc.)
label (i.e. sticker); label (i.e. record label)
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
age; years; longevity; long life; congratulation; celebration
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
shameless; infamous; disgraceful
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to feel; to sense; to experience
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many