to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
finding employment; getting a job
information session; briefing; explanatory meeting
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
chairman; moderator; toastmaster; master of ceremonies; chairperson; host (of a TV show, etc.)
to contract (to do); to undertake; to take on (work); (arch.) to take responsibility for; (arch.) to be liable for
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
this occasion; at this time; now
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
emphasizing (a point, argument, etc.); stressing; insistence; arguing strongly (for, against)
especially; particularly; above all; portioning out (servings of food)
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
emphasis; stress; accentuating (a feature or certain part); accenting; strong tone (of the market); firm tone
to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
shop; store; establishment; restaurant
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
comprehension; understanding
points of improvement; improved areas; points needing improvement; problem areas
the same amount of money; the same sum; the same price
return gift; return favour; revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
Ise (former province located in the major part of present-day Mie Prefecture and parts of Aichi and Gifu prefectures); Ise (city)
ordinary; common; free of charge; free; unaffected; as is
accounting; finance; bill (at a restaurant); check; accountant; treasurer
name and address (on an envelope, etc.); (addressee's) name; addressee
mixing and matching (clothes, accessories, etc.); wearing of an item of clothing in many different combinations
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
chopsticks; (something) at hand; (in) one's possession; (near) one's hands
but; however; provided that
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
going and returning (e.g. work, school); both ways
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!