good place not many people know about; great little-known spot; good out-of-the-way place; betting booth (at a racecourse)
show; performance; act; entertainment industry; show business
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
before the gate; in front of the gate
reception (desk); information desk; receptionist; receipt; acceptance
participant; entrant; player; competitor
ghost; apparition; goblin; monster; something unusually large
(regular) route; fixed route; specified route; suggested route
to threaten; to menace; to intimidate; to startle; to frighten; to scare
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
one class (of students); one group (of people); one set (of items); one pair
lottery; lot; raffle; draw
string made from twisted paper
second; number two; runner-up
numeral; digit; figure; number; a few characters
to shout; to cry (out); to yell; to scream; to clamour
arrow (symbol); (romantic) interest (for a certain person); direction (of one's attention, etc.)
sign on a post (usu. wooden and with a small roof, containing information about a sight, warning, congratulations, etc.); public notice; bulletin board; notice board
grounds (esp. of shrines and temples); compound; churchyard; precincts
main hall (of a Shinto shrine); main shrine; inner sanctuary
amulet or talisman issued by a Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple
spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop
wearing wooden clogs; floatplane
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
tone (of voice); parlance; style; intonation; accent
nape (of the neck); nucha
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)
padded sleeveless kimono jacket; Japanese vest
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
abandoned; out-of-use; obsolete; abolished; decommissioned
spirit; psyche; god; deity; divinity
company; firm; (Shinto) shrine; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.; incorporated body
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
vast (ocean, desert, etc.); boundless; vague (e.g. memories); unclear; rampant (weeds, etc.); running wild
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
famous place; noted place; place of (scenic or historical) interest; sights (to see)
hereabouts; around there; that area