to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
new building; new construction
(large) building; public building; hall
celebration; congratulations
comparatively; relatively; fairly; considering ...; for ...; despite ...
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
scene; spectacle; sight; view
ostentation; show; affectation
splendor; splendour; gorgeousness; showiness; gaudiness; extravagance
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
family tradition; (arch.) wind blowing from the direction of one's home
decoration; ornament; trimmings
program (e.g. theatre, theater); programme; (theatrical) piece; number; performance
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
remains; traces; (the sorrow of) parting; end
poor excuse (of a); nearly non-existent; barely sufficient; token (effort, etc.); symbolic
wholly; solely; entirely; principally; mostly; chiefly
retainer; vassal; servant
interested person; volunteer; supporter
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to burn; to scorch; to singe; to char
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to fill with (emotion, enthusiasm, power, etc.); to imbue with; to fill a space (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. of a voice)
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
the Bon Festival and New Year; two great things (happening at the same time)
to grow up; to become an adult
Coming of Age Day (national holiday; second Monday in January); Adult's Day
one day; all day (long); the whole day; first day of the month
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular
recipe; (medical) prescription; how-to guide (e.g. for crafts)
(giving) instruction (esp. in the secrets of an art, discipline, etc.); initiation; teaching; passing on; imparting
eccentric; queer; unconventional; peculiar; original
cutting edge; leading edge; forefront; tip; end
not knowing at all (that); without the slightest idea (that); completely unaware (that)
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
to be granted (e.g. a title); to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be gifted with (a talent); to be taught (e.g. a secret technique); to be instructed; to be initiated