(spring) tension rod; tension pole
partition of an estate (inheritance)
preparatory document; legal brief
different surname; married couple maintaining separate surnames
to popularize; to popularise; to give currency to; to set a trend
deposit and withdrawal (of money); receiving and making payments
heir's distributive share
silver wedding (anniversary)
all at once (usu. of payment); at one go
old-fashioned way of thinking; old-fashioned spirit; old-fashioned
mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)
knowing when to give up; good at letting things go; accepting failure with good grace; being a good loser
(monetary) present to a person in distress; condolence money; gift of money in token of one's sympathy; solatium
making preparations for one's death
scattering of ashes (cremated remains)
scarcity of eligible men; difficulty for a woman to find a man; man shortage
singing contest; person proud of their voice
death insurance; insurance payable at death
changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (geisha, prostitute, etc.)
second year of elementary school; second year elementary school student
divorce suit; divorce proceedings
retainer fee (e.g. for a lawyer)
statement; account (of something); declaration; allegation
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to show off
to place on (something); to take on board; to give a ride to
one's habitual practice; usual measure; old trick
whipping; beating with a whip; whiplash