having absolutely nothing (left); being out of everything; absolutely nothing
one hundred years ago; a hundred year previously
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
business region; marketing area; commercial sphere; trading area; region in which a business operates
recommendation; referral; endorsement
joint enterprise; joint venture
affirmative vote; yes vote; aye
earnings; proceeds; returns; revenue
merger (of companies, towns, etc.); combination; union; amalgamation; consolidation; coalition
firefighter (Edo period); problem-solver; troubleshooter; relief pitcher; reliever
merchant of death; arms dealer
consists of; comprises; is made up of
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
senior group member; leader among peers; (like) one's older brother; big brother
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
formal; courteous; ritual; ritualistic
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
to intercommunicate; to exchange (messages, vows, etc.)
again and again; repeatedly
another; different; something else
affiliate (company, organization); concerned bodies; interested organizations
Hamilton (New Zealand); Hamilton
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
to repay double the original amount; to repay x times the original amount
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
to survive; to continue living; to escape death
disappointing (end, result, etc.); sad; miserable; tragic; fleeting; transient
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
to be expensive; to be costly
violent (fight); slashing and striking; hand-to-hand