opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
guardian; protector; patron; parent
LINE (instant messaging software)
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
to become extremely serious (in attitude); to look solemn; to assume a solemn air
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
to get mad; to be highly offended; to get pissed off; to get angry; to lose one's cool
to begin to do; to cater; to deliver food
expedient; means; instrument; upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)
to reheat; to steam over; to bring up again (a problem that has been dealt with); to take up again; to drag up
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
possession; retention; maintenance
rental house; rental housing; house to let
income; receipts; revenue
coexistence; living together
bulletin board; display board; notice board; electronic bulletin board; BBS
anyhow; at all events; in any case; either way; anyway
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
this and that; one thing or another
to cease; to stop; to be over
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
tough guy; wild one; fearless fighter
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
personality; character; individuality; personhood
growth; development; one's early life; upbringing; personal history
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
fluorescent lamp; fluorescent light; person who is slow to react; someone slow on the uptake
bonnet; (car) hood; bonnet (hat)
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car