winners (those who have succeeded socially, economically, etc.)
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
turnover rate (merchandise, capital)
tuft of hair under the temple; sideburns; sidelocks
100% buckwheat soba; soba made from buckwheat flour only, without the addition of wheat flour
scattered; separated; dispersed
high ground; elevation; hill; plateau
to catch the eye; to attract attention
to repaint; to paint again; to paint (a different colour); to change completely; to break (a record); to redraw (e.g. the map)
right to appear (e.g. in Olympics); berth
complexion; colour; color; blood red
in the city; within the city
bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick; bamboo sword
unconsciously; without knowing it; unwittingly; unawares
delusion; trick of the imagination
full operation (e.g. of a factory, machine, reactor); full strength; full speed
tamaya! (word shouted when viewing fireworks)
pen spinning; spinning a pen around between the fingers
ignition; lighting; firing; setting off
several times; once or twice
shallows; shoal; rapids; current; position; place
admirable; charming; nostalgic; curious; eager to know (or see, experience, etc.)
Capital of Trees (nickname for Sendai city)
childish; child-like; innocent; naive
to hit each other; to exchange blows; to fight
to follow (a rule, precedent, style, etc.); to conform to; to be in accordance with
(overnight) stay; lodging; inn; hotel; night duty; anchorage
world-class; (of) high global reputation
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
indecisively; hesitantly; irresolutely; wishy-washily
royal jelly (beekeeping, apiculture)
combination; arrangement; distribution; (arch.) marrying off
wonton noodles; wonton noodle soup
one's self-possession; one's presence of mind