to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
shoulder strap (on a dress)
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
castle town; city in Japan that developed around the castle of a feudal lord
to become rustic; to be countrified
vivid; brightly colored; brilliant; radiant
shopfront; storefront; shopwindow; over-the-counter
mishearing; (feigned) deafness; homophonic translation of song lyrics for comic effect
being enthusiastic about; being wild about; being absorbed in; being engrossed in; being devoted to
to dry up; to scab; to be poisoned (with lacquer); (arch.) to waste away
subordinate work; assistant; servant
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
very thin; flimsy; cheap; shallow
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking
without; but if; otherwise; or else
royal capital; imperial capital
important point; strategic position; key point
prosperity; glory; splendour; splendor; majesty; luxury
long (time that has passed); old (story)
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
decorative curtain hung from the ceiling; tent; pavilion; marquee
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
to decorate gaudily; to overdecorate; to deck out; to embellish
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
hearer; listener; audience; interviewer; questioner
information session; briefing; explanatory meeting
explosive; blasting powder
container; receptacle; vessel; packaging
power; might; authority; influence