just past noon; afternoon
underground train; subway
wrapping; lapping (i.e. grinding, polishing)
bolero (dance); bolero (clothing); shrug
Alice band; horseshoe-shaped hairband made of metal or plastic (often covered with cloth); Katyusha rocket launcher (Soviet)
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
beginning of the year; early in the New Year
careless; thoughtless; hasty; rash
to imitate; to copy; to enter someone as a candidate; to press (e.g. a weapon against someone's back); to compare; to liken
grip (of hand); grip strength
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
blackened; black-painted; black-lacquered; blackened thing
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
congestion (e.g. traffic); delay; stagnation
to take a fancy to something; to be moved; to feel inclined to
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
plus; addition; positive number; gain; advantage; anode
to feel under pressure; to feel impatient; to be in a hurry
being seen here and there; appearing in various places
Kanagawa prefecture (Kanto area)
highway; freeway; expressway; motorway
advanced; developed; seniority; senior; superior
avenue; boulevard; tree-lined street
turning to the right; right turn