promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
to be bewitched by a fox; to be confused
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
engraver; carver; sculptor
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
marine traffic; sea traffic
preliminary arrangements; spade work
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
(arch.) sitting outdoors; room that served both as a reception room and as a living room in a Heian-period mansion; temporary sitting place installed in the garden at the imperial court, used on the occasion of archery or sumo ceremonies
minitruck; light truck; small truck; light pickup
pop; signage; display; billboard (as used to decorate arcade games)
news programme; news program
pathetic; sad; sorrowful; grievous
disaster preparedness; prevention of damage resulting from a natural disaster; protection against disaster
preparation; provision; guarding
social unrest; public anxiety
plastic bag; polyethylene bag
space; room; vacancy; opening; free time; time to spare
bull; bulldog; bulldozer; bourgeois; bourgeoisie
exhaust sound; exhaust note
(next-door) neighbour; neighbor
medical expenses; doctor's bill
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
tax exemption; duty exemption
discount; reduction; rebate; tenths discounted; tenths reduced
conversely; on the contrary
annulation; ring shape; loop shape
to run through; to run past
comma; decimal point; radix point