mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
photography (still or motion); photographing; filming; shooting; (video) recording
sandbank (in a river); sandbar
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
No Unauthorized Persons; No Unauthorized Entry; Authorized Personnel Only
security-related; from the stand-point of safety
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
best moment to take a picture; right timing (for a photograph); photo opportunity
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
wooded country; wooded (timber) region; woodland; woodlands
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
to grow thickly; to be overgrown; to thrive; to grow in abundance
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
looking on (somebody) as hostile
small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise
state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
to contemplate; to ponder; to think long about; to turn over in one's mind
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
investment; contribution; financing
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
topic of discussion; agenda
chasing one another; playing tag
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
to buy a replacement; to replace by buying something new
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
(mental) attitude; way of thinking; attention; care; prudence; intention
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check