(company's) initiation or welcoming ceremony
extremely cold feeling that makes one feel numb; sharp pain that is almost numbing; heartrending; touching the heart
permanent employment; being hired as a regular employee; non-trial appointment
tremendous snowfall; heavy snow
general contractor; main contractor; major construction company
shop that handles Western-style apparel and accessories
name of an imperial era (e.g. Heisei, Shōwa); Japanese era name
sashimi (raw sliced fish, shellfish or crustaceans)
to pick a fight; to find fault
unsung hero; person who does a thankless task
(full-length) novel; long novel
cancellation (of a flight or sea voyage)
fax; facsimile; fax machine
office job; clerical work
liner; regularly scheduled ship
electrocardiograph; ECG; EKG
public relations section or department
maximum temperature; highest temperature; (today's) high
starting (construction) work
artificial respirator; ventilator
to shame the name (of); to blot the reputation (of)
current year (fiscal, academic, etc.)
load; loading; weight (of a load)
artistic taste; aptitude for painting; ability to appreciate art; desire to paint
making one's best exertions
slip of the tongue; misstatement; verbal slip-up
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
to win the prize; to win the ring
standard language (used in government, education, etc.); standard Japanese
being able to hear everything (esp. when one was not intended to)
informal social gathering; convivial meeting; get-together