to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
to make a joint vow; to swear together; to pledge
to be in full bloom; to blossom in full glory; to be in fullness of bloom
bright (weather, mood, voice, etc.); clear; fine; beautiful; glorious; splendid
day of spring; spring sun
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
image of a bride dressed in her wedding gown (wedding kimono, etc.)
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
front; frontage; facade; main
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
to do for (the sake of someone else)
to gain a victory; to win
fine day; clear day; formal occasion
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
husband and wife; married couple
castle town; city in Japan that developed around the castle of a feudal lord
to be in confusion or commotion; to be in a turmoil; to be crowded or jammed with people
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
unveiling; debut; introduction
yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
disclosure; exposure; revelation
sleep-talking; nonsense; gibberish
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
change of schedule; schedule change
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
in accordance with; according to
ceremonial hall (e.g. wedding, funeral); hall for ceremonies; place of ceremony
finish; finishing; finishing touches
seeing (or dropping) off, then later picking up or going to meet (the same person)
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
defense; defence; pleading; advocacy
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid