slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
cutting edge; leading edge; forefront; tip; end
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
town; city; municipal; urban
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
going through; going via; going by way of
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
time; season; period; phase; stage
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
to relax; to feel at home
familiar (spirit or otherwise magical creature which aids a magician or sorcerer); familiar spirit
red bean paste; red bean jam; filling (e.g. of a manjū); stuffing; padding
to jump down; to jump off; to jump from; to jump out of
to jump at; to be attracted by
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
just a minute; small quantity
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
dejected; dispirited; crestfallen; discouraged
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone