underground world; underground society
former president of a company
next; next person; room adjoining a noble's parlor
benefiting from the influence of a master or parent
decreasing birthrate and aging population; aging population combined with the diminishing number of children; declining birthrate and a growing proportion of elderly people; dwindling birthrate and an aging population; low birthrate and longevity
exchanging business cards
general contractor; main contractor; major construction company
path through forest; woodland path; logging road
to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be stumped; to be nonplussed; to wince; to shrink back
influence; power; (arch.) flapping of wings
forensic researcher; crime scene investigator
copycat criminal; copycat crime
spending time with one's family on one's day off work; family duty
relaxation; recreation; recess
to be parted from; to be separated
Tochigi (city, prefecture)
to yearn for; to pine; to be deeply in love with
Tochigi prefecture (Kanto area)
Chinese soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis); soft-shelled turtle (Trionychidae)
waking up early; getting up early; early rising
to show one's true colors (colours); to expose one's faults; to give oneself away
setting sail; putting out to sea; starting anew; embarking on something new
former (incumbent); predecessor
maiko; apprentice geisha; dancing girl
to wash again; to reconsider
consultation; discussion; conference; collusion; bid-rigging
female proprietress (of a bar, etc.); mother; housewife; (female) pet owner; pet parent
to feel relieved of one's burden; to have a weight removed from one's mind
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
president (of an organization); director general; governor (of a central bank); party leader (esp. LDP)
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such)
field; sports stadium; arena
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat