unsophisticated; ruggedly honest; artless; unaffected; simple; naive
political realignment; a realignment of political parties
material before the opening credits in a film, anime, etc.
big three dragons; winning hand consisting of pungs or kongs of each of the three types of dragon tiles
stationed in the United States; resident in the United States
speechless (with amazement); struck dumb; tongue-tied; dumbfounded
fulfilment of a vow; fulfillment of a vow
early-morning and late-night visits (e.g. by reporters); early-morning and late-night attacks
hostess (in a hostess bar)
to operate; to clean up; to inquire (into); to take drastic measures
National Tax Agency (Japan); national taxation agency (e.g. IRS)
Cancer (constellation); the Crab
to try everything; to leave no stone unturned
water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
thanks for taking care of me; thanks for taking care of my loved one
guest (esp. hotel); lodger
night watch; night watchman
yakuman; win worth 32000 points (or, if dealer, 48000 points)
conclusion (completion) of negotiations
authenticity; credibility
permanent vice-president; undersecretary; vice-minister
videotape recorder; VTR; video recording; pre-recorded video shown during a television programme
private enterprise; private business; private company; private firm; private-sector business; private-sector corporation
hired car with driver; chauffeur-driven vehicle for hire
to divide; to separate; to share; to distribute; to distinguish
nothing to sneeze at; pretty impressive
fake; something false; sham; deception
with a view to marriage; with marriage in mind
death; rejection (of a manuscript, etc.); lacking; without