to be confusing; to be different from what one is used to
monetary system; currency system
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
after that; afterwards; thereafter
lacquer ware; lacquerware; lacquer work; lacquerwork
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
area under direct control (of the shogun)
propulsion; drive; promotion (of a policy, project, movement, etc.); furtherance; advancement
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
local specialty; special product (of a region)
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
breakup (of a ceremony, wedding, party, meeting, etc.); closure
(world of) politics; political world; political circles
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
continuously; from beginning to end; from first to last
good humour (humor); good mood
depressed; bummed out; down; heavy-hearted; heavy-spirited; feeling reluctant (to do)
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
to be opposite; to face each other
reliability; trustworthiness; dependability
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible