to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
to think; to use one's head; to exercise one's brains
animation; animated film; animated cartoon; anime
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
digital versatile disc; DVD
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
symbol used as a placeholder (either because a number of other words could be used in that position, or because of censorship); certain; unnamed; undisclosed
single standard; single base; single-feature show
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
Dewa (former province located in present-day Yamagata and Akita prefectures)
cheap lodging (especially in a skid row area or slum); flophouse
sushi; range of dishes made with vinegared rice combined with fish, vegetables, egg, etc.
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
drainboard; floor grates; duckboard; slatted wood (e.g. used as a base for storing futons inside a cupboard)
bringing; taking; carrying
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
express home delivery service; express home delivery parcel (box, etc.)
magical girl (in anime, manga, etc.); girl with magical powers; young witch
management; administration; operation; running (a business); conducting
shop; store; someone who sells (something) or works as (something); someone with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
national (e.g. hero, pastime, consensus); relevant to all citizens; popular on a national level
animated cartoon; animated film
exchange; conversion; replacement; switching (to); switchover
deck (of a ship); deck (attached to a building); platform (at the end of a railway passenger car); vestibule; observation deck (esp. at an airport); tape deck; deck (of cards)
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
flashy; gaudy; wrapped in cheap flattery
supervision; control; superintendence; director; superintendent; supervisor
chivalrous spirit; chivalry
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
magical girl (in anime, manga, etc.); girl with magical powers; young witch
manly; masculine; like a man