to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
to let out a cry; to break forth
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
crowded; packed; crammed; cramped; filled; overflowing
street stall; stand; booth
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
sailor suit; middy uniform
now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
original story; original version; this volume
men and women of all ages
race (of people); type of person
striding; swaggering; strutting; lording it over others; acting as though one owns the place; throwing one's weight around
thin dōjinshi, usually featuring adult content
exhibition; display; putting on show
magical girl (in anime, manga, etc.); girl with magical powers; young witch
champion of justice; knight in shining armor; crime avenger; hero; super hero
system; organization; organisation; architecture
half-dead; state of uncertainty; limbo; leaving unfinished with the intention of inflicting suffering
oppression; suppression; pressure
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
one-by-one; separately; in detail
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
pictorial book; picture book; illustrated reference book; identification manual; field guide
new book; new publication
male homosexuality; sodomy; (arch.) male prostitute
speciality; specialty; subject of study; expert; area of expertise
photo book (esp. one featuring photos of female celebrities, models); photobook
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; appearing on the cover of a magazine
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
economical; economy size; family size (esp. of packaged food)
tissue paper; tissue; facial tissue; facial tissues