to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
diffuse reflection; diffused reflection; irregular reflection
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
leading actor; star; leading figure; central figure; key figure
double take (esp. out of surprise)
leaving (a decision, job, etc.) to someone else; entrusting; leaving the choice of a meal to the chef; omakase
genuine article; real thing; real deal
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
obvious; (as) clear as day; plain to see
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
collection (of art, stamps, etc.); collecting; collection (i.e. a range of new clothes); fashion show
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to gather; to collect; to assemble
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
(school) athletic festival; sports day; field day
beautician; cosmetician; hairdresser; hair stylist
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)
seitai; manipulative therapy based on Chinese and Japanese traditions, and encompassing osteopathy, massage and chiropractic
performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
chase; pursuit; chase scene (in a movie); obsessive fan who follows a celebrity around; groupie; in (quick) succession
emphasizing (a point, argument, etc.); stressing; insistence; arguing strongly (for, against)
question; inquiry; enquiry
one by one; one each; one at a time
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
beautiful (of one's appearance, voice, bearing, etc.); lovely; heartwarming (of a relationship, state of affairs, etc.); beautiful; wonderful
inquiry; enquiry; investigation; (police) interview; questioning (e.g. witness, suspect); hearing
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
nonchalantly; without a care
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
care (e.g. medical); attention; nursing; kea (Nestor notabilis)