frequently; often; (staring) fixedly; narrowly; closely
Palace of the Dragon King; palace from the story of Urashima Taro (said to be located at the bottom of the sea)
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
approximate (number); rough (calculation); sloppy (person); lackadaisical
peace; quiet; tranquility; tranquillity
Hokkaido (island, prefectural-level administrative unit)
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
to be erected; to be built
young man; youth; lad; servant boy; young shopboy
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
equality; impartiality; evenness
house of parliament (congress, diet, etc.); graduate school; postgraduate school; institution (often medical); institutional building; sub-temple; minor temple building
(approximate) age; years; elderly; old; older (than); senior
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
greatly; very much; thanks a lot
good fortune; happiness; blessing; good luck
tough guy; wild one; fearless fighter
cinch; pushover; easy matter; light snack; cake served with tea
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
doing (with resolve); carrying out (e.g. a plan)
calamity; misfortune; disaster
to relax; to feel at home
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
privately; with outsiders barred; en famille
to rendezvous; to meet at a prearranged place and time; to arrange to meet
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
party; group; troop; one act; one action; one deed
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
to get dead drunk; to get blind drunk
old age; age; old people; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) my humble self