marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
suit (clothing); suit (playing cards)
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
arrogant; haughty; insolent
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
manners; courtesy; etiquette
(your, his, her) daughter
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
consolation money; solatium; reparation; damages; settlement
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
polite; courteous; careful; close; overly courteous; overly careful
don't worry; no worries; never mind
(somebody else's) parents; both parents
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
order from the company president
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject
jacket; book jacket; dust cover; CD jacket; record jacket
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
stock company; corporation; kabushiki kaisha; KK
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
to enter (house, room, etc.); to step in
quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
to become pale; to turn pale
very hungry; starving; fawning; bowing and scraping; giving in; being dented