Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
assertion; declaration; affirmation
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
feather; plume; wing; blade (of a fan, propeller, etc.); shuttlecock (in badminton); shuttlecock (in hanetsuki); arrow feathers
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
real intention; true motive; true meaning
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
central part; heart (of a city)
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
falling heavily (of rain, snow, etc.)
to continue to rain or snow
extensive; vast range; wide scope
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
(one) leaf; (one) petal; piece (of paper); flake (of snow)
to chase; to run after; to pursue
beyond that point; after that
silence (not speaking); muteness
to crouch; to squat; to cower
to unfold; to unroll; to open
tough guy; wild one; fearless fighter
freezing (e.g. water); freezing (prices, wages, assets, etc.); moratorium; suspension (e.g. investment)
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
moribund state; near-death; barely alive condition
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
cold; chill; cold weather; cold wave; cold air
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
exterior; packaging; cladding; armor (armour); arm
metre; meter; meter; gauge
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart