Vocabulary

• as well as: Also; in addition to
• got to: To arrive at some place
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
• check out
• keep your eyes peeled: Be watchful and alert for something specific.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• have to: Must do
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• miss out: To exclude; not include in something
• up close and personal: Very near or intimately, often in detail or physically close.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• going on: To continue doing something
• order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
• at least: As a minimum
• walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
• walk down: To walk along or down something.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• belt out: To sing a song or play an instrument loudly.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• other places: Different locations or areas
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• one of each: A single item from every available type or variety.
• end up with: To have something as a result.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• around the corner: Very near; close by.
• stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
• grab: To take and hold something quickly
• recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
• iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• spot: A certain place or area
• atmosphere: Air around us
• vibe: Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• typical: Normal; usual; expected
• raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
• pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• peel: Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
• souvenir: Something bought to remember a place
• hydrate: To give or add water to something or someone
• shrine: Religious place that honors a person or saint
• suitcase: Container for carrying clothes when traveling
• traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• great: Very good; better than before
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
• cinema: A place for showing movies
• popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
• festival: Cultural event with a program of events
• cross: Angry and upset
• area: Amount of measured space
• restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
• check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
• anime: A form of Japanese animation
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
• tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
• bustle: To move energetically or busily
• penguin: Black and white sea bird that cannot fly
• arcade: Covered passageway with shops on either side
• battery: Portable device that stores electricity
• neon: Gaseous element used in electric lamps and signs
• donkey: Animal like a small horse used to transport things
• yen: Currency used in Japan
• nightlife: Nighttime diversions, e.g. clubs