puff piece (in a newspaper, etc.); flatteringly exaggerated article; sycophantic article
divorce suit; divorce proceedings
National Public Safety Commission
manufacture and sales; vertical integration
black vinegar, usu. produced from unpolished rice; charred kelp or shiitake mushrooms ground and mixed with vinegar, used to dress raw fish and vegetables
time passes; the days and months go by; the months roll on
vegetarian cuisine originally derived from the dietary restrictions of Buddhist monks
medicinal cooking (based on traditional Chinese medicine)
Nagata-chō (Japan's political center; equiv. of Downing Street)
sound of something falling
business plan; business schedule; project
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
economic world; financial circles; business community
erudition; extensive learning
dislike; disgust; disinclination; tired of
picturesque (scenery); unspoilt; beautiful
to live fast (and recklessly)
closely-guarded secret; top secret
to lose completely; to waste; to let slip away
fish having white flesh (e.g. tai, hirame, karei)
to give one's heart to; to fall in love; to turn one's mind towards; to think of
bribe; secret fund; slush fund; money for bribery
suffering; distress; hardship; trial
destruction (esp. of evidence); spoliation; suppression; hiding; concealment
starting up (e.g. business, computer)
mountain stream; mountain torrent
stomach and intestines; gastrointestinal tract; digestive organs
Superintendent General of the Metropolitan Police
prattle; broken language; halting language; baby talk; imperfect speech; smattering
regular customer; valued client
too large (clothing); baggy; bulging; warping; parp; toot