positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
festival; feast; carnival; matsuri
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
near; nearby; not far off
border (between countries); national border
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
strenuous efforts; exerting oneself; stirring oneself up; splurge; spending extravagantly (on); treating oneself (to)
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
open-air fire (e.g. for garden refuse); bonfire; campfire; open fire (e.g. in a kitchen)
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
all night; throughout the night
to dance (orig. a hopping dance); to be manipulated; to dance to someone's tune
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
(this) small amount; (such a) paltry amount; only this much; slightest bit
(way of) life; lifestyle; living; life circumstances; livelihood; day-to-day life
to send; to dispatch; to see (someone) off; to escort; to bid farewell to (the departed); to say goodbye to; to spend (time)
practice; practising; training; study
to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to
daily; everyday; days (e.g. of one's youth); every day; day after day
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
tall figure; high stature
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)