for a while; for some time; for a period
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
intention; aim; preference (for); orientation (towards a goal)
physical education; PE; gym (class)
lesson; class; teaching; instruction; classwork; schoolwork
is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
impossible; unthinkable; unbelievable; ridiculous
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
festival; feast; carnival; matsuri
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
participation; joining; entry
finally; at last; in the end; ultimately
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
somewhere; in some respects; in some way
absentmindedly; vacantly; dully; to be unattractive; to be unsophisticated; to be unrefined
to be refined; to be polished; to be stylish; to be sophisticated
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
(feeling) impatient; irritated; irritating; frustrated; frustrating; vexed
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
activity (esp. energetic or successful); great efforts; active participation; walking about with great vigor
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
unable to resist; unable to suppress
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
22nd day of the month; 22 days
average (normal, ordinary) year; every year; annually
summer festival; summer matsuri
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)
fox with supernatural powers; fox spirit
exorcism; putting a deadly curse on; cursing to death