to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
harmful effect; harmful influence; evil practice; abuse; malady
simple; artless; naive; unsophisticated
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
first shrine visit of the New Year
thriving (prosperous) business; rush of business
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
either way; in any case; one way or another
first-time customer (of an inn or a restaurant); chance customer; customer without an introduction from a regular customer
no, not like that (but like this)
close friend; good friend; bosom buddy; chum; pal
failed student; student required to repeat a year
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
numbered ticket (e.g. to determine order of service in shop, etc.); zone ticket; boarding ticket; bus ticket dispensed at boarding, used to show where one boarded
long stretch; long haul; marathon; long scene (in a play); long act
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
to keep (a person) waiting
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
to be dazzled by; to be dizzied by; to be lost in (greed, lust, etc.); (arch.) to become dark
lux (unit of illuminance)
somewhat thick; relatively thick; thickish; on the thick side
indeed; really; truly; very much
hammer throw (track and field event)
first-class goods; A-grade product
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
to project; to show (on a screen); to portray; to depict; to reflect (the times, mood, etc.)
card reader (device); card reader (diviner); cartomancer; reader
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) temporary residence
modern convenience; convenience of civilized life; blessings of civilization
table of charges; tariff; price list
restaurant that only serves set meals
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
(standing) straight; (extending) flatly; with a snap; abruptly; sticking into (with a quick motion); attaching
ticket barrier; ticket gate; wicket