Shanghainese; Shanghai dialect (of Wu Chinese)
reorganization; reorganisation; restructuring
dishwasher; dishwashing machine
fast-talking; always having another argument ready; not able to keep one's mouth shut; never at a loss for words
xiaolongbao (eastern Chinese steamed bun); soup dumpling
sampling food or drink; tasting
administration costs; administrative expenses; management costs
leaving work; clocking out
pessimism; negative thinking
reduction in working hours; reduction in business hours; time-saving
nut (as in nut and bolt); (edible) nut; nat; natural unit of information
new breed of humans (used to refer to the younger generation, who have different ideals and sensibilities)
overtime pay; overtime money; overtime payment
chicken or fish meatloaf made with egg
roasting (e.g. of coffee)
pacing (e.g. in athletics, etc.); pacing oneself
paid vacation; paid holiday
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
time required; time taken; necessary time
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
new employee; freshman employee; new hire
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
looking for something; searching for something; object being sought
loose (e.g. belt); slovenly; careless; slack
completely exhausted; dog-tired; dreadfully weary; terribly frustrated; limp; weak
tag; slip; label; sticker
to maintain itself; to last; to make itself pay; to make a living; to keep going
pace; rate; pitch (i.e. angle, space, field, sound, etc.); pitch (from distilling petroleum, tar, etc.); pitch (football, rugby); playing field
everything turning out fine; the whole thing being settled
to be distracted from feelings of depression, boredom, tension, etc.