public matter; governmental matter; prince; duke; lord; sir
the way one works; one's working manner
schedule; program; programme; agenda
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
frank; candid; outspoken; unreserved
adhesive power; viscosity
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
literally; to the letter; literal
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
onnagata; male actor in female kabuki roles
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
to put a lot of effort (into); to take a strong interest (in); to put great emphasis (on); to show zeal (for)
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
admonitory speech (e.g. to students); words of admonition
thing that should be (carefully) avoided; no-no; thing to definitely not do; something forbidden; taboo
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
company; corporation; workplace
to be able to manage somehow or another
knowing when to give up; good at letting things go; accepting failure with good grace; being a good loser
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
(non-documentary) television series; TV drama; teledrama; drama; dramatic incident; spectacle
recognition; acquaintance
Mrs; Lady; Madam; your wife
make; workmanship; preparation
gesture; sign; hand signal
subordinate part; menial service; subordinate; utility man
accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable
locational advantage; advantageous position; products from the land (farm output, timber, minerals, etc.); land rent
offstage; backstage; behind the scenes
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)