to get (someone) drunk; to inebriate; to intoxicate; to charm; to enchant
frame (e.g. picture frame, decorative door frame, etc.)
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
being entrusted with; taking charge of
to the best of one's meager ability; the little help one can be; though my help might not be worth much
general affairs department (bureau); executive section
chairman; moderator; toastmaster; master of ceremonies; chairperson; host (of a TV show, etc.)
time appointed for meeting (assembling); time one is supposed to meet
men's things; menswear; men's wear; men's; for men
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
to be nervous; to be sensitive; to worry; to be fussy; to be precise
it's been a long time; long time no see
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
not busy; unengaged; being free; leisure
half a loaf is better than none; (lit.) even a dead tree adds to the interest of a mountain
leader of a delegation (body, party)
every man knows his own business best; one should go to specialists for the best results; (lit.) for rice cakes, (go to) the rice cake shop
government office; government agency; authorities
abuse; misuse; misappropriation; using to excess
to employ; to hire (a servant)
badger; raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides)
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
labor union; labour union; trade union
association; union; guild
all parts; various parts; every department
to have a drink; to have a few drinks
pending; undecided; unconvicted; awaiting judgement
rotation (of a post, role, etc.); taking turns
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
quite a chore; not that easy; fairly difficult
intergenerational (social) exchange
lately; recently; nowadays
overhear; happened to hear that
showing special confidence and courtesy (to someone, often to convince them to take a post, etc.)
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
failure to reach agreement
to get back together (with a former partner)
regarding as dangerous; identifying as a threat
to look on enviously while doing nothing; (lit.) to hold a finger in one's mouth
urgent; requiring quick (response)
promotion; advancement; rising in rank
systematic; organized; organizational
important person; strategic person; key figure