provincial city; provincial town; suburban city; regional towns and cities
sense of language; feeling of a word; impression a word makes; nuance
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
being in love with an idol, actor, etc.; fan who is in love with an idol, actor, etc.
group (of people, competitors, companies, etc.); contingent; camp; team
beauty is only skin-deep; (lit.) one gets tired of a beauty in three days
movements; bearing; deportment; carriage; behavior; behaviour
and yet; despite (all) that
attractive middle-aged man
someone who supports the same member (of an idol group, etc.) as oneself
atrium; well (in building); blow-by; blow-bye; drafty; draughty
fan service; giving one's fans what they want
flashy; gaudy; wrapped in cheap flattery
making one's best exertions
the front (of a battlefield); forefront
to take up one's residence
to happen to hear; to overhear
to move (house); to change residence
abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
feelings; thoughts; meaning
straight face; composed expression; nonchalant look
with a clatter; with a fling (opening a door, window, etc.); bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather); nicely dry (laundry, air, etc.); crisply (fried, cooked, etc.); cheerfully
exchange of blows; long rally
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to waste; to sacrifice; to spoil; to ruin; to lose; to forfeit
commander-in-chief; leader; head of a group of companies
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
military authorities; army circles
commandant; commanding officer; general
dinner party; ceremonial dinner; dinner meeting (or lunch, breakfast)
but; however; although; though
lack of appetite; anorexia
Japanese food; Japanese meal
Japanese food; Japanese dish; Japanese cuisine