discontinuation (of a model); discontinued model
influx of South Korean pop culture (into Japan)
well curb; well kerb; family crest design based on a square wooden well curb
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
letter of resignation; request for retirement
empty rice field (between the harvest and spring)
(arch.) Mahito (highest of the eight hereditary titles); you
treatment (esp. hair treatment)
splendid horse; promoted bishop
Japan Agricultural Cooperatives (JA)
being once divorced; one-time divorcee; (lit.) one x mark (i.e. one name struck from the family register)
cognitive impairment; senility; dementia
same trade; same business; same profession
official divorce registration papers
job transfer away from one's home; taking up a new post leaving one's family behind
dilatorily; sluggishly; to take a lot of time; to become late; to take it easy
to be possessed by an evil spirit; to be tempted; to give in to an urge; to succumb to temptation
(I) won't (say) anything no matter what (expression is followed by negative verb relating to say, answer, etc.) to not (tell) even under any threat
to quit one's job; to resign
ringtone (of mobile phones, portable phones, cellphones, etc.)
tree (e.g. Christmas); tree structure; tree diagram
bill (at a restaurant); check
academic background; academic credentials; academic record