noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
rouge (esp. lip rouge); lipstick
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
to do exactly what one is told to do; to be subservient; to be easily controlled
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
weakly; helplessly; weak; flimsy; easy to bend
future (usually near); prospects
blowing repeatedly (e.g. to cool something down); huffing and puffing; puffing and panting; struggling (with work, studies, etc.); having difficulty
police van; paddy wagon; prisoner transport vehicle
stock-farming; livestock farming; cattle breeding
peephole (e.g. in a door); observation window; viewing window
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
state of mind; mentality; psychology
to calculate; to compute; to deduce; to infer; to conclude
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
difficult to understand; unintelligible; abstruse
to try and draw someone out; to fish for information; (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them; to offer water before a grave
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
though; even if; whether ... or ...
classification; categorization; sorting
personal affair; one's own affair
outlet (e.g. for water or gas); market (for something); outlet (e.g. for excess energy); vent (e.g. for emotions)
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
astounding; tremendous; crazy; exorbitant
to be embarrassed for a reply; to be at a loss for a reply
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball