impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
photography (still or motion); photographing; filming; shooting; (video) recording
flash (esp. of a camera); flashlight; very short scene in a film or TV show; newsflash
incessant; constant; continuous; perpetual; everlasting
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
to twist; to screw; to wrench; to sprain
happi coat; happy coat; workman's livery coat; traditional Japanese straight-sleeved coat
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest
fundoshi; loincloth; kimono underskirt; wrestler's ornamental apron
to bite into (e.g. rope into skin); to cut into; to eat into; to encroach; to be wedged (i.e. underwear pulled from the back, driving it between the buttocks)
artistry; artistic quality; artistic character
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
to carry up; to bring up; to lift up; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery)
suffix for familiar person
megaphone; bullhorn; loudhailer
interested person; volunteer; supporter
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
you are cordially invited to participate; please come and join us
chance; opportunity; occasion
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
(at) high speed; as fast as one can; with lightning speed
thereupon; shortly thereafter
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
official in charge; person in charge
three flat objects (sheets of paper, pieces of cloth, etc.); cutting a fish into two boneless fillets and a piece with the skeleton
soul; spirit; departed soul; ghost
to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.); to take hold of; to haunt