preschool education; early childhood education
debt trap; debt hell; being in debt up to one's ears
crisp; staccato; piquant; clear
oxidized silver; oxidised silver; something restrained but impressive (e.g. performance); something quiet but superb; something masterfully controlled
lily of the valley (Convallaria keiskei)
vast; huge; immense; malva nut (Sterculia lychnophora)
change; alteration; substitute; rate of exchange
ray of light; ray of hope; promising talent
eighth day of the month; eight days
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end; after all
macrocosmos; macrocosm; the universe; the cosmos
selection of music; song selection
most recent work (e.g. book, film, etc.); latest work; latest offering
thermos bottle; vacuum flask
bond; bill; certificate; security
maiko; apprentice geisha; dancing girl
comedian; actor who plays comic roles; figure of fun; laughing stock
to have a lot of influence (in); to have clout (with); to be influential; to have contacts (in)
choreography; dance composition; dance coaching
dusk; twilight; twilight years; melancholia; melancholic nostalgia
hearsay; rumor; grapevine
to get along well with; to make a go of it
how do you do?; nice to meet you; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
may I come in?; please forgive me; I'm sorry