to grow thickly; to be in full leaf; to be rampant; to luxuriate; to be luxurious
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
all-night vigil over a body; wake
minutely; in detail; with particular attention
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
pre-opening (party or showing)
rather; sooner; preferably
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
(formal) announcement; unveiling; introduction; debut
light meal; snack; refreshments
lodging (house); accommodation; hotel; housing (for government employees)
(verbal) message; word (from someone)
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
strict; formal; strait-laced; stuffy; prudish; serious
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
superficial; apparent; seeming; surface; cosmetic
final decision; ultimate decision; official decision; finalizing; last word (on or about something); final word
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
break room; lounge (e.g. in an onsen); resting room
10th day of the month; ten days
11th day of the month; 11 days
running about; making every effort (to do); busying oneself (with); being busily engaged (in); good offices; efforts
preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
strenuous efforts; exerting oneself; stirring oneself up; splurge; spending extravagantly (on); treating oneself (to)
estimate (of costs); budget