(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to paint (draw) a picture
encounter; being confronted with (e.g. difficulty); meeting with (e.g. accident)
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
job hunting; job searching
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
tension; mental strain; nervousness
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
downpour; pouring rain; heavy rain; pelting rain; cloudburst
sincere; honest; faithful
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
inside one's heart; in one's mind
sobbing; weeping; fit of crying
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
materials; data; document
company; corporation; workplace
application; entry; request; subscription; offer; proposal
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to cover (smear, sprinkle) (with)
memories; recollections; reminiscence
surely; certainly; without doubt
to get dirty; to become dirty; to become sullied; to become corrupted; to lose one's chastity
whole year; entire year; n-th year anniversary
memorial day; commemoration day; anniversary
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)