money comes and goes; money goes around and around
major recession; serious (economic) depression; Great Depression
heart-warming; kind-hearted; warm-hearted; considerate; kind; heartfelt
to be somewhat stylish; to be somewhat chic
taste for the simple and quiet; rustic simplicity; austere refinement; enjoyment of a quiet life
staff identity card; employee ID card
blast (wind); blast (explosion)
lowest-ranking; one-star (hotel, restaurant, etc.)
to break the rules; to violate the rules; to infringe the rules
to act tough; to act bad; to act worse than one really is
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
medium (cooked, roasted, etc.); (of) middle degree; medium; intermediary substance; media
barrette; hair clasp; hair slide
payment in advance; advance payment; payment on delivery (e.g. business-reply mail, collect phone calls); forerunner
nine; nine years of age; twelve o'clock (old time system)
rhombus; rhomb; lozenge; diamond shape
toe; toe (of a golf club)
to be annoying; to be troublesome
special promotion (in rank or grade)
art of cooking; cookery; cuisine
the front (of a battlefield); forefront
also known as; also called
to come back; to bloom a second time
demotion; relegation; downgrading
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
in unison; as one; united
cut; reduction; curtailment
fierce (fight, competition, etc.); severe; hot; hard; bitter; keen
nimono; food cooked by boiling or stewing