indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
to be a burden; to make trouble for someone
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
chopping block; springboard for discussion; draft proposal; tentative plan
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
secret meeting; secret conference
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
Assistant Vice-Minister; Deputy Director-General; Councillor
general affairs; general business; manager; director; adjutant general
to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
the wolf knows what the ill beast thinks; it takes one to know one
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
composition; formation; organization; organisation; compilation
belt (waist, seat, etc.); strap; belt; zone; drive belt; machine belt
area; zone; (lit.) belt (of land)
Hokkaido (island, prefectural-level administrative unit)
northern sea; North Sea; Hokkaido
Bandō; former name of the Kantō region
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
it's no joke; gimme a break!
to be different from what was previously said; to be different from what was promised
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
reopening; resumption; restarting
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
tenacious; persevering; persistent; sticky
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
in good health; alive and well; going strong
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner