to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
interests and preferences
moderately; in moderation
drinking habitually; being fond of (a drink)
night view; night skyline; nightscape
film released direct-to-video
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
to volunteer; to undertake a challenge
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
character written by brush; brush-stroke character
modern times; the modern age; this day and age
unexpected; contrary to expectations; unforeseen
manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling
brand (burnt-in mark of identification); branding iron
somehow; in some way; for some reason; faintly; vaguely
cultivation of aesthetic sensibility; education in good taste
may (it) be so; please let (it) happen
settlement; conclusion; summary
taste; liking; preference
inborn nature; genuine; intrinsic; essential
raising an army; launching business
depravity; corruption; degradation
shaku (unit of distance approximately equal to 30.3 cm); rule; measure; length
medicine; agent; (chemical) substance; drug; dose
firmly rooted; deep-seated
destination; place one stays during a trip
trembling with fear; filled with trepidation
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
the seven prismatic colors (colours)
source of fire; sign of fire; warmth of fire; heat
display of fireworks; firework(s) display
second (party to an agreement); the B party (e.g. in a contract); stylish; chic; strange; quaint
whether one likes it or not; whether willing or not; willy-nilly
show one's real ability; illustration of the distinctive character of (something)
to come to nothing; to go down the drain; to go up in smoke