Japanese person who has never lived or studied abroad
alcohol or sake drunk during the meal (as opposed to aperitifs, digestifs, etc.)
in this case, it does not apply; this case is an exception
please understand that...; please bear in mind that ...
hard line; hard-line; tough line; hawkish line
pure of heart and beautiful; innocent and beautiful
to celebrate someone's achievements
plow (esp. horse or ox-drawn); plough
carving; engraving; clay model; plastic art
epidermis; cuticle; scarfskin; endocarp
brewing; distilling; wine-making
a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed
there's always room for dessert; (lit.) there's another stomach for dessert
job description; job specification; job content
customary; conventional; usual
in this case, it does not apply; this case is an exception
estimated time of arrival; ETA
concerning; per; on account of
steady; steady relationship; going steady
find it against one's conscience (to do); too proud (to do)
sudden windfall; unexpected piece of good luck; (lit.) azuki-covered mochi (fallen) from a shelf
to lead; to direct; to take command
corporate group; group businesses; group company; affiliated company
host country (e.g. for a conference)