if it is (the case that ...)
haori and hakama (Japanese male formal attire)
automatic; intransitive verb
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to push (something) against
appetizer or snack served with drinks; performance to liven up a bar; conversation to liven up a party
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
since; henceforth; ever since
to be enrolled (in a college, course of study, etc.); to be a member (of an organization)
function; facility; faculty; feature
first dream of the New year (believed to foretell one's luck); (arch.) dream on the night of setsubun
counterclockwise; anti-clockwise
northeastern part; the northeast
one round; one circuit; one revolution; one lap; one turn
preferential treatment; hospitality; warm reception; cordial welcome
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate
to stretch; to reach to; to stand on tiptoe
diligent; earnest; attentive to detail; brisk (working, moving); frequent (e.g. checking)
visit (to a shrine, grave, etc.); worship
to wash away; to sweep away; to carry away
front shrine; hall of worship
being buried; remaining unknown; being forgotten; being absorbed (e.g. in research); being immersed
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
thick malt syrup poured into boiling water and sprinkled with cinnamon (used as a refreshing summer drink)
exceptionally effective; overwhelming effectiveness
itching-to-grab gesture (made with one's hands)
to feel sorry (for, that); to regret (that); to feel pity; to sympathize
to wander about; to wander around; to hang around; to loiter
oh; ah; if there is; as for that; that is
to glare at each other; to confront each other
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out; to hand (over); to give
equal (distribution, treatment, level, etc.); even; uniform
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
to hesitate to say; to hem and haw; to falter in one's speech; to be stuck for a word; to mumble
with a chuckle; with a giggle
to be taken aback; to be dumbfounded
silently (in a bad mood); sullenly; gloomily; taciturnly
sympathy; compassion; pity
cool; indifferent; apathetic; cold; cold-hearted; heartless