very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
descent; fall; drop; decline; downturn; subsidence
tie-dye; tie-dyeing; aperture (e.g. camera, iris of the eye); aperture stop; contraction; squeezing
light; faint; pale; fleeting
to float; to rise to the surface; to stand out; to be visible; to be alienated
preference; priority; precedence
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
decision; determination; resolution
directly opposite; right in front
to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to
throwaway match (i.e. one played after a tournament has already been decided); dead rubber
eagerness; enthusiasm; fervor; excitement; fighting spirit; fighting mood
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
sentiment; sentimentality
lovable; sweet; charming; pitiful; pathetic; touching
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
leaving one's seat (before an event is over); excusing oneself (from a meeting, conversation, etc.)
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
toilet; restroom; lavatory; bathroom
rest; break; recess; intermission
vista; background; perspective; distant view
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
being dotted with; being scattered
stand; stall; booth; kiosk; store
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
confections; sweets; candy; cake
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
commemoration; celebration; honoring the memory of something; turning something into a memento; memory
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
startup; booting up; activation; starting (e.g. engine, computer); launch
loading (on board); equipping; equipped (with); built-in
high efficiency; high performance
someone (something) not to be trifled with
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation