strict; close; precise; scrupulous
to borrow; to have a loan; to hire; to rent; to buy on credit
is something that; is that which
to increase; to add to; to augment
lender; creditor; landlord
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
evaluation period (software, new employee, etc.); trial period; probation period
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
adjustment; tweaking; improvement; modification; tinkering; minor alteration
to put (into); to put away (in); to pay (fees, taxes, etc.); to deliver; to accept (a gift or money); to keep (within a limit); to offer (to a shrine, deity, etc.)
direct import; direct importation
articles; supplies (e.g. office supplies); things (for); utensils; goods; equipment
real; realistic; serious; non-joking; realtime blog; real world (cf. online games or social networking services)
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
feel (of a material); texture
(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances
to tell X from Y; to distinguish; to know (one thing) from (another)
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
clanging; banging; throbbing (headache); pounding; fully; vigorously
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities
adaptability; ability to apply knowledge to new situations; practical skills
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
brain waves; electroencephalogram; EEG
perception; sensing; noticing
cat ears; nekomimi; character with cat ears; ears with soft earwax that has a slight smell
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
human emotions (joy, anger, grief and pleasure); feelings
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
standing at attention; standing stiffly upright
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
to pile up; to heap up; to stack up; to repeat many times over; to go through repeatedly; to accumulate
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
small; fine; detailed; stingy
practice; experience; habituation; being used to; being comfortable with; being experienced in
at any rate; in any event; either way; anyway