last night; the previous night; night before (Christmas, etc.); eve (of festival, major event, etc.)
to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship
large; large-sized; large-scale; big
shopping centre; shopping center; shopping mall
being obtrusive; being conspicuous (in a bad way)
hot spring district (within a town)
suited figure; person in a suit
to stroll about; to saunter; to wander; to dangle; to swing
fire built in an iron basket (watch fire, fishing fire, etc.); bonfire; campfire; (arch.) brothel-keeper (Edo period)
proficient; skilled; skillful; enjoying to the full; full satisfaction; being satiated (with)
attendee; participant; person present
state governor; governor of a state
VIP; very important person
leading a meeting; presiding over a meeting; officiating at a ceremony; chairman; presenter; host
to take upon oneself; to volunteer; to undertake; to offer (to do)
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
great wisdom; excellent disposition; strength (to face something); willpower; vigor
un-Japanese in appearance or character
proportions (esp. body proportions); proportionate width; ratio
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
sharp increase; sudden rise
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
competent; suitable; qualified
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
enterprise; business; company; corporation
amount; quantity; measuring; weighing
normal operation (of a train service, bus service, etc.); running normally; normal state of affairs; business as usual
thorough investigation; close inquiry; pursuit (e.g. of the truth)
hundredfold; hundred times as much; much more (than previously)
presentation (of a gift, prize, etc.)
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)