to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
spirit of a true artisan; (a craftsman's) pride in one's work
feeling; sense; impression
like this; in this way; as you see
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
unique; peerless; invaluable; priceless
to be expensive; to be costly
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
good deed; good conduct; benevolence
to profit; to get; to have (bear, beget) a child; to have a stroke of luck
event; phenomenon; matter
in detail; with great care; completely; fully
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
fold; pleat; folds (e.g. of a mountain); crease; (hidden) detail; nuance
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
prevention; precaution; protection against
medical expenses; doctor's bill
commencing with; including
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
one sen; one-hundredth of a yen; small amount of money
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
to mount up; to pile up; to accumulate; to increase
headquarters; head office; main office
donation; contribution; endowment
earnings; proceeds; returns; revenue
to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay; to give board; to provide meals
to be somewhat stylish; to be somewhat chic
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
just now; at this moment; at this point of time
household economy; family finances
(husband and wife) both working; dual income
tightness (of money, financial conditions, etc.); pressure; stringency; being strained (of a situation); being tense; being pressing
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
importing goods privately; private importing