to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
seven; seven years of age; four o'clock (old time system)
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
various; a variety of; variously; in various ways; various things; this and that
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
willpower; energy; vitality
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning
a little; a bit; slightly
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
rhinoceros beetle (esp. the Japanese rhinoceros beetle, Trypoxylus dichotomus)
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling
depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency
to be infected; to be contagious
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
to be worried; to be troubled
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
organization for local children (for growth via sports, study, service, etc.)
bazaar; bazar; special sale (at a department store)
charge; duty; person in charge; official; clerk
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
summer festival; summer matsuri
time; season; period; phase; stage
every year; yearly; annually
schoolyard; school playground; school grounds; campus
festival; feast; carnival; matsuri
branch (store); (street) stall; stand
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
an instant; a split second; no time at all; (lit.) time of an "ah!"
dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group
to close (one's eyes); to shut
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise