draw curtain; stage curtain
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
tensely; tightly; erectly; intuitively; instinctively; with a burst
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
quickly, in a bouncing way (e.g. for a bow)
creeping about; stirring restlessly; squirming
audience; spectator; spectators
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
program (of events, music, etc.); programme; program (booklet); brochure; (computer) program; programming
remembering (and honoring) the teachings of Buddha
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
in error; by mistake; by accident; accidentally
as if it were about oneself
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
hail (esp. hailballs under 5 mm); graupel; dicing; small cubes; roasted mochi pieces (usu. flavoured with soy sauce, etc.)
beforehand; in advance; previously
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
to discuss; to talk together
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
sunlight; rays of the Sun
ice water; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
what's what; heads or tails
older brother; elder brother
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
(not so) much; (not) very
black kite (Milvus migrans)
carrying on one's back (e.g. baby); piggyback ride