diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
international politics; world politics
deterrence; ability to deter (an attack, etc.)
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
performer; entertainer; celebrity
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
(temporary) closure of school
beginning of the year; early in the New Year
study subject; course of study; department (university, etc.)
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
genuine; authentic; true; real
rest; break; recreation; recuperation; convalescence
ease; relaxation; comfort; unwinding
voice recognition; speech recognition
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
practical; useful; utilitarian; pragmatic
reception room; parlor; parlour
exclusive; attached to; specialist
to bother; to meddle; to poke one's nose (into another's business); to be too helpful
summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
to put on (of clothing); (lit.) to put (arms) through sleeves
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
ankle; malleolus; ankle bone
thigh; buttocks; arse; ass
to border; to fringe; to hem; to edge
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
internal (e.g. disk); built-in; equipped (with)
natural voice (without a microphone)
to recognize by sound (recognise); to identify by sound; to understand; to be reasonable
going out; one's best clothes; formal (e.g. language); best (behaviour, manners, etc.)
frank; candid; outspoken; unreserved