construction worker (who works at heights); scaffolding builder; firefighter (Edo period)
result (of an election); success or defeat (in an election); winning or losing (a lottery, raffle, etc.)
bronze statue; bronze sculpture
telephone threat (e.g. of a bomb)
clock to be placed on tables, bookshelves, etc. (as opposed to a watch)
apologies for the crude food
ridiculously expensive; stupidly expensive
no matter what happens; in any circumstances; at any price
crucial; key; most important; main (point)
opportunity to show one's abilities; time to show one's stuff; one's province
orphanage; children's home; foster home
flamboyant; extravagant; showy; attention-seeking
robbery; robbery case; burglary
funeral service; memorial service; farewell ceremony (e.g. for a retiree)
to set somebody to work in an arrogant fashion; to push somebody around; (lit.) to indicate by pointing one's chin; to chatter; to jaw; to jabber
artistic taste; aptitude for painting; ability to appreciate art; desire to paint
to be disgusted with; to be fed up with; to run out of patience with
chicken meat; reddish-brown chicken
reinforced concrete; remote control
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
(can you) spare a little time (to speak)?; (do you) have a moment (to speak)?
untouched; unused; intact
lecture (esp. special engagement by noted speaker); lecture meeting (event with one or more lectures)
searching for the culprit; trying to find out who did something
prediction; prejudgment; presupposition; foregone conclusion
interval; break; rift (in clouds)
to get information; to find out; to get wind of