Nishimura Kyoutarou (1930.9-)
being attracted by physical looks only; person who puts much store by good looks
all hindrances; all obstacles
to arrange; to manage (to find time)
spirit of dedication to one's company
scarcity of eligible men; difficulty for a woman to find a man; man shortage
to come for the first time; to become for the first time
financier; business leader
excellent sweet; confection of an established name
upon arrival of an item (items); as soon as one arrives
each field; various circles
shabby; mean; sorry; dingy
funeral service; memorial service; farewell ceremony (e.g. for a retiree)
registry; entry; book-keeping; signature
offering a prize; prize competition; prize; reward
warp (weaving); longitude; scripture; sutra; trans-
finally; in the end; on top of all that
to flatter; to curry favor with; to curry favour with; to flirt with (woman with a man); to make eyes at (a man)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable
learning about the world; preparation for life in the community; work experience
(this) shrine; (this) company; (this) firm
area of the field one is supposed to (or able to) defend; (one's) field; (one's) scope; one's type; kind of person one is attracted to
Buddhist priest; monk; son (of others)
licence; license; permit; certificate (of qualification)
making off with (something); absconding; stolen; absconded (with)
unskilled; clumsy; lousy; poor; awkward; shitty
something unrelated (to what has been discussed thus far)
U-turn; returning home (after a vacation); returning to one's (rural) hometown (after having lived in a big city)
good bye; I'm off; see you later
sect; denomination; school (e.g. of poetry)
to turn right; to turn to the right
red and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors); two teams; two groups; Kōhaku Uta Gassen; annual contest between male and female popular singers on New Year's Eve (sponsored and broadcast by NHK)