to run around; to bustle about
unpleasant; uncomfortable; creepy; spooky
ominous; sinister; unlucky; inauspicious
omen; sign; notice; indication
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
two times; twice; two degrees
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
inevitable; necessary; certain; inevitability; necessity
the height of folly; sheer stupidity
mystery; something inexplicable; unfathomable (of a Buddha's abilities); 10^64 (or 10^80)
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
evasion; avoidance; recusal (of a judge)
unless one ...; if one does not ...
competent; suitable; qualified
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
to get blurred; to get hoarse; to get husky; to graze; to scrape
to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to accompany; to go with; to associate with (someone); to mix with
humorous; funny; amusing; enjoyable (e.g. life); pleasant; fun
street parking; on-street parking
to be erected; to be built
comfortable to live in (of a neighborhood, etc.); convenient; congenial; agreeable
stylish; smart; elegant; chic; refined; trim
to be angular; to jut out; to be pointed; to be formal; to be stiff; to be ceremonious
research; study; investigation
Dracula (novel, film, etc.); Count Dracula
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
building industry; construction industry; building trade
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
extraordinary; uncommon; remarkable; unusual; rare; prodigious
present day; modern times; recent times; early modern period (in Japan, usu. from the Meiji Restoration until the end of World War II)
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
Kantō (region comprising Tokyo and surrounding prefectures); Kantō (eastern half of Japan; during the feudal era)
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
recuperation; medical treatment
transactions; dealings; business
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
to bear fruit; to produce fruit