perfect woman; woman other women aspire to be like
fluently; without hesitation; without faltering
happy tears; tears of joy
boxed lunch bought at a station (often a local specialty); sexual position in which one person stands supporting the other
to make trouble; to rock the boat; to make waves; to aggravate a situation
apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
commendation ceremony; award ceremony
splitting the cost; Dutch treat
fine weather; fair weather
taking a commemorative photo
to not understand what somebody is getting at; to not understand what is being talked about
vice-minister (Meiji period); undersecretary
exterior; surface; outside; outward appearance; looks
to be boiled down; to come to a standstill; to reach an impasse; to approach a conclusion (of a discussion, investigation, etc.)
(it won't be possible) on such short notice
upper side (go, chess, othello board)
at first; in the beginning; originally
private affairs; personal matter
choice; selection; pickup (phonograph); stylus bar; pickup truck; pickup
miscellaneous goods; general goods; sundries
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
detonation by contact; contact detonation; touching off (something); triggering; sparking
awarding; conferment; granting; presentation
people who lived in Kyushu in ancient times, and who opposed the state of Yamato
fourteenth day of the month; fourteen days
to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest
overseas student; exchange student
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
to enquire; to inquire; to seek information