no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
most attractive feature (of a person)
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
to strip someone; to help someone remove (clothes)
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
good luck charm; uttered when using magic; abracadabra; presto
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
woman of unmatched beauty; beauty like no other
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
later on; eventually; afterwards
because; the reason why is
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
image of a bride dressed in her wedding gown (wedding kimono, etc.)
visit (to a shrine, grave, etc.); worship
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
to amuse oneself; to make merry
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy