making do; getting by (somehow); managing
diploma; licence; license
tool; implement; means; furniture
willful; wilful; selfish; carefree; do-as-you-please; freewheeling
almost; roughly; approximately
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
light; lamp; counter for electric lights
rendezvous; tryst; (lover's) meeting; (secret) date
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
without intermission for ten (long) years; with constancy of purpose for ten (long) years; in the same old rut for years on end
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
bank; banking institution
chit; sales slip; voucher
calculator (electronic); pocket calculator
registry; entry; book-keeping; signature
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
popular (with); in favour (with); well received
hair style; coiffure; hairdo
privately operated; private management
udon with deep-fried tofu
squeak; cheep; slurp; sucking noisily; mouse
to save; to leave over; to spare
bowl; pot; flowerpot; crown; brainpan
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
convenient; useful; finding useful; coming in handy; (priceless) treasure
female help; female labor; woman's handwriting; (arch.) hiragana
to employ; to hire; to charter
change of occupation; career change
counter; window; teller window; contact person; point of contact
high (e.g. spirits); merry; high; high (i.e. feeling of extreme pleasure)
kokkuri; divination technique similar to table turning and planchette
acquaintance; relations; sexual intercourse; intersection
intimacy; sexual intercourse