3000; three thousand; many
collection (e.g. of a debt); dunning; selection (for a position); exceptional promotion; fresh; freshly picked
depression; recession; slump
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
as usual; as is one's habit
cheap everyday food that most people enjoy (e.g. ramen, curry); eating cheap delicious food; person who seeks out cheap delicious food
yakisoba; fried noodles, usu. with vegetables and meat
takoyaki; octopus dumplings
okonomiyaki; savoury pancake containing meat or seafood and vegetables
candied apple; toffee apple
cotton candy; fairy floss; candy floss
spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)
to hand over; to surrender
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
mountain climbing; mountaineering
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
nudity; stark naked; in one's bare skin; penniless
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
to return evil for good; to return a favour with spite (favor)
princess; daughter of a nobleman
marriage; marriage tie; love knot
grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
to come to an end; to close the curtain
barrier; obstacle; difficulty; hurdle; deadlock
term-end exam; end-of-term test; finals
to take another good look at; to reconsider; to analyze; to reexamine
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
study; pursuit of knowledge
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
to be born again; to make a fresh start in life
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
pleasant feeling; good vibes
dense (e.g. fog, dust, etc.); thick; vague (as in being unable to think clearly); dim
fool; twit; idiot; bird-brain
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
surging waves; raging billows; turbulent; tempestuous; tumultuous
rapid development; rapid unfolding
strenuous exertion; spurt; splurge