three dimensions; 3D; 3-D; real world; IRL; in real life
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
retro; nostalgic; old-fashioned
some book; book about that subject; books
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
and (also); both ... and; as well as
jello; jelly; gelatin dessert; gel; jelly
reserving (for exclusive use); (full) booking; chartering; block reservation
before it happens; beforehand
rod; pole; neck (of a shamisen, etc.); shamisen; beam (i.e. the crossbar of a balance); single line (esp. as a flying formation for geese); penis
carriage; poise; bearing; demeanor; movement (of the body)
less than ...; smaller ...
extended leave; long vacation
independence; autonomy; self-reliance
filing a (criminal) complaint; reporting a crime
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
mean bastard; sneak; heel; despicable person
staff member; station employee; official
to omit; to leave out; to exclude; to curtail; to save; to cut down
residential area; quarter; neighbourhood; neighborhood
crime; criminal act; offence; offense
nightlife; night amusements
police box; koban; alternation; alternating (current, stress, etc.)
guidance; direction; leading; guidance of juveniles to prevent delinquency; taking into custody (esp. of minors) for their protection
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
quantity or volume of water
making frequent appearances; appearing often; appearing and disappearing
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
washing machine; (clothes) washer
drying machine; dryer; desiccator
(any) particular; special; particularly noteworthy; worth mentioning
to stare at; to look hard at; to look up and down; to scrutinize; to scrutinise
abusive language; violent language; wild words
diligent; earnest; attentive to detail; brisk (working, moving); frequent (e.g. checking)
interests and preferences