false entry in an officially authenticated document
dismissal; firing; retirement; being relieved from one's post; being relieved of a burden
sham marriage; fake marriage
merry voices (e.g. of children playing)
feng shui; fengshui; wind and water
knight on a white horse; Prince Charming
diss; dissing; disrespect
ward office; council (regional)
official divorce registration papers
consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp
work; book; (a book) by; obvious; striking
to put something out of the way; to move (something, someone) aside
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
unexpectedly; suddenly; abruptly
interesting; fascinating; intriguing; amusing; funny; comical
Izu (former province located on the Izu Peninsula in present-day Shizuoka Prefecture, and the Izu Islands)
to be talked about; to get a name for oneself; to get publicity
real estate agent; realtor
landowner; landlord; landlady
jealousy; roasted rice cake
subsection head; assistant manager; chief clerk
to have a reason; to have an excuse
immortal; undying; indestructible
departure; leaving; going away; recession
human rights; civil liberties
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
recently; lately; these days
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger