to be confusing; to be different from what one is used to
to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts
first thing in the afternoon
telecommunications company; telco
business office; place of business
commercial area; business district
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
shop; small store; business; firm
change; transition; vicissitudes
name of a town; name of a street; name of a neighborhood
fields (of rice and other crops)
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
electrical manufacturer; company manufacturing electric devices; electric-appliance maker
attraction; lure; invitation
counter for buildings (esp. houses); suffix for a pen name, stage name, etc.
branch office; police box; local police station
shopping district; shopping street; downtown
no exception; without exception; always the same
everything working out as desired
high mountain; lofty peak
living alone; solitude; solitary life
interaction with one's neighbors; relationship with one's neighbors (neighbours)
vigorous (in old age); hale and hearty
close; intimate; on good terms
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
arrogance; insolence; disrespect
to be self-complacent; to be conceited; to flatter oneself; to be full of oneself
paper patch; paper backing; poster; sticker; label
continually; continuously; incessantly; without interruption
exceptional; unusual; special; especially; exceptionally; unusually
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
(television, radio, etc.) receiver
tail (animal); tail end; tip
to move (house); to change residence
discontinuation (of business); closing down; giving up (one's practice); retiring
to begin to do; to cater; to deliver food
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
curiosity; inquisitiveness
to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light