noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
acquaintance; relations; sexual intercourse; intersection
within a marriage; between husband and wife; conjugal
(sense of) rivalry; competitiveness
sex establishment; brothel
(talent) scout; recruiter; headhunter
on the road; on the street; in the street; on the way
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
to have a relationship; to have relations
one's family register; one's domicile; nationality; membership (club, party, etc.)
season (e.g. fruit, fish); in vogue; popular; fresh
Nagano (city, prefecture)
free time; time at leisure
meeting place; rendezvous (point); roll-call (assembly) point; appointed (designated) place
to slide into; to slip into
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
artificial flower; imitation flower; artificial flower making
as if it weren't already enough
intricate; elaborate; complicated; complex
gap; difference; disparity; discrepancy
to be stunned; to be surprised; (lit.) one's eyes turn into dots (like a cartoon character)
strenuous exertion; spurt; splurge
drop of water; polka dots
chocolate given to a friend (on Valentine's day)
White Day (March 14); day for giving white chocolate and other presents to female coworkers and friends in return for gifts received on Valentine's day
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
company employee; office worker; white-collar worker
management; administration; cutting up and serving food; cut and fill (e.g. earthwork)
oblong; vertical writing style (e.g. on envelopes); portrait orientation