first shrine visit of New Year
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
change over the years; aging; ageing; secular change
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
(for the taste of something) to become apparent; (for someone's character) to come out
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white go stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
nectar; honey; honeydew; treacle; molasses; sorbitol (when visible as dark patches inside an apple)
to ooze; to exude; to percolate; to soak through
genuine article; real thing; real deal
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
pulverized; pulverised; powder(ed)
to rise to the surface; to surface; to stand out (e.g. against a background)
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
purveyor (to the Imperial Household, etc.); company (or restaurant, place, etc.) that caters to or is popular with a specific clientele
former prime minister; former premier; former chancellor
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
favorite; favourite; habitually used
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article