genuine article; real thing; real deal
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
than; in comparison to; rather than; over; above
kindergartener; preschooler
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to get wrong; to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
that; the matter in question
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
material (for a story, article, etc.); information; joke; jest; proof; evidence; (magician's) trick
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
in high spirits; excited; energetic
so-so; passable; now, now; there, there; my, my; oh my!
and then; and so; and; so then
summer festival; summer matsuri
every year; yearly; annually
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
food; foodstuff; prey; victim
takoyaki; octopus dumplings
goldfish (Carassius auratus)
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
daylight hours; hours of sunshine
long time; long interval; for quite some time
reference book; study-aid book; supplemental textbook; student handbook
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
danger; peril; hazard; risk
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble