(world of the) construction industry
consultation; discussion; conference; collusion; bid-rigging
accepting an order; receiving an order; orders received
section manager; section chief
to paint over heavily; to plaster up
to run away; to flee; to escape; to make a getaway; to skedaddle
in preparation; (shop) not yet open for business
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
sounds good; sure thing; no problem
north-east; Tōhoku (northernmost six prefectures of Honshu); Tohoku
fertile; rich; productive
source of funds; resources; finances
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
decisive blow; game-winning hit (e.g. in baseball)
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
reception; acceptance; enjoyment; being given
permit (to pass, enter, etc.); pass
very hungry; starving; fawning; bowing and scraping; giving in; being dented
to deprecate oneself and praise the listener; to abase oneself
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
domestic affairs; internal administration
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
up through; up until; down to; from ... to ... (e.g. from head to toe); everything from ... to ...
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
quietly; slowly; gracefully
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
pliantly; pliably; subserviently; ingratiatingly; servilely
exit (from a stage); exeunt; leaving; exit
something broad and flat; common; ordinary; low-ranking employee; freshman
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
background character (in a manga, anime, etc.); mob (in a video game); non-player character; NPC
unmanned; uninhabited; unattended; shorthandedness; lack of help