to be square; to be angular; to be formal; to be stiff; to be strict
(full) name; family name and given name
going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
to make a phone call; to answer the phone
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
to carry around; to be roundabout (speech, actions, etc.); to be indirect
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
just because; even if; even though
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; in a whisper
knowing; (an) acquaintance
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
fast-talking; rapid talking
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
if you think about it; come to think of it
small peninsula; cape; promontory; headland
colonel (JASDF, JGSDF); captain (JMSDF)
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
dispatch; despatch; transmission; informing (e.g. of opinion); sharing (thoughts, etc.); telling
Tokyo Metropolis (prefecture); Tokyo metropolitan area
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
phone trace; detecting the source of a telephone call
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
private citizen; civilian
research division; inquiry section
lieutenant colonel (JGSDF)
lieutenant colonel; commander (navy)
miniature medal or decoration
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
microminiature; ultraminiature; ultra-small