divergence; ramification; bifurcation; branching off
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
to live fast (and recklessly)
making a round trip; going and returning; round-trip ticket; return ticket; correspondence; exchanging (of letters)
to spur (on); to expedite; to encourage
passage (of people or vehicles); passing (through); traffic; common usage; widespread use
corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings; bend (in a road, river, etc.)
short-distance race; sprint
leg strength; walking ability; running ability
body; physique; build; stature
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
to be crowded; to be packed; to be jammed
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
to make (someone) realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home (to someone); to teach (someone) a lesson
to begin to walk; to set out
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
disdaining everybody; not caring an ounce about other people's feelings
department store; department
multi-floor building; multi-storey building; bill; check; bill; promissory note
standing signboard; billboard; hoarding
store name; shop name; restaurant name
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
cat café; themed café where patrons can pet cats
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
retailing; repeating (someone else's words, opinion, etc.); parroting; echoing
to go up the stairs; to climb the stairs
pains; hard work; effort; trouble; labour; labor
dual structure; double structure
reception (desk); information desk; receptionist; receipt; acceptance