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by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being

7

to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)

5

it's no joke; gimme a break!

1

because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...

4

mere; simple; sheer

2

love; love-making; passion; emotion; affections

1

extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)

1

business

11

direct connection; direct link

1

marriage proposal; marriage talks

2

formal marriage interview; marriage meeting

2

to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations

3

peach (Prunus persica)

7

suffix for familiar person

16

a long time (since the last time); first in a long time

8

date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)

2

to hear a rumor; to get wind of

1

appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right

1

dealing with; coping with

7

immediately; right away; at once; instantly

4

C; c; Celsius; cyan

2

to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober

1

formal marriage interview

1

who

12

daughter

1

one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)

9

ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies

1

obvious; transparent

1

to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to

2

position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view

5

fellow; mutual; companion; comrade

2

Warring States period (of Japanese history, approx. 1467-1568 CE); Sengoku period; Warring States period (of Chinese history, 403-221 BCE); era of vicious competition

1

it's not like; it isn't as if

1

eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son

2

attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat

2

building

2

wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

6

(building) stone

2

import; importation; introduction; afferent

1

prefab; prefabrication; prefabricated building

1

to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till

2

casual

1

the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous

4

even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...

1

papier mâché; something that looks good superficially

1

to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend

1

building expenses; construction costs

1

several times (as large, over)

1

to swell up

4

commerce; trade; business

1