gymnastics; physical exercises; artistic gymnastics; gymnastics competition; physical education (class); PE
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
accommodation facility (e.g. hotel); lodging facility; boarding house
since one was born; (in) all one's life
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
ceramic tile; ceramic panel; porcelain tile
cooking, esp. frying or stir-frying; heating; tempering; -ware
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
after a long time; for the first time in a while
talking about one's love interests; girls' talk; gossiping
so-and-so; who?; which people?
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
truth or falsehood; genuineness; authenticity; veracity
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you