having said that; be that as it may
multitalented entertainer
(world of) politics; political world; political circles
(going out for) sushi in Ginza
bar; saloon; pub; tavern; drinking establishment
(short) curtain hung at shop entrance; split curtain used to divide spaces in a house; reputation (of a store); good name; goodwill
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
brand; make; description; trading name of stocks and securities
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
elderly woman; senior lady-in-waiting
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
to throw at; to throw something at a person; to throw a person down
publication; issue (of journal, newspaper, etc.); issue (of banknotes, bonds, passport, etc.); raising an event (software)
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
mechanism; machinery; trick; dodge; mechanical doll; string puppet
new leaves; young leaves; fresh verdure
commander; general; leader
to butter up; to try to get on the good side of
snuggling; nuzzling; cuddling
to feed (e.g. an animal on oats); to let eat; to support (e.g. a family); to provide for; to inflict (damage); to deal (e.g. a blow)
Americanization; Americanisation
strong nation; powerful country
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy; agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful act
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
to die out; to become extinct
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
atomic reactor; nuclear reactor
(death from) starvation; starving to death