narration from backstage (theatre, television)
person with differing ideology, attitudes, etc. to one's own
nil return; nothing offered (e.g. in wage negotiations)
literary form imparting the nuance of speech (with sentences ending in "da")
the very best; excellent; superb
(being) on time; work hours; time on duty; (in) real time; (watching, etc.) live
problem handling; troubleshooting
criminal groups and individuals; groups and individuals who seek economic profit through violence, force and fraudulent means; violent criminals, extortionists and racketeers; organized crime; (lit.) anti-social forces
great player; star player
servile character (disposition)
catering; (food) delivery
using every trick (in the book)
background chatter on a film, TV show, etc.; walla; rhubard; extras; background actors
someone who withdraws from society (e.g. hides in their room); hikikomori
serious error; gross mistake
I don't need it; I don't want it
years gone by; earlier years; former years; the past
to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear
outrageous lie; outright lie
to have stiff shoulders; to feel ill at ease; to feel uncomfortable; serious; sober
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
dismissal; firing; retirement; being relieved from one's post; being relieved of a burden
to come to like a lot; to fall in love
to boast; to brag; to recite (a song or poem to oneself); to bark; to roar
to feel refreshed; to feel more cheerful; to feel better
not knowing when to give up; being a bad loser
term-end exam; end-of-term test; finals
matter for great congratulation