to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
even so; anyhow; at any rate
to trip someone up; to pull the carpet from under
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
person who prefers sweet things to alcoholic drinks; person with a sweet tooth
long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
to infuriate one's superior; to incur the anger of one's boss; to bring (a superior's) wrath down upon one; to incur the Imperial wrath; to offend the Emperor
desire to act only in one's self-interest; selfish desires
protection; advocacy; support; to protect (e.g. rights, etc.); to advocate (e.g. free trade, etc.); to support
work of art; artwork; objet d'art
hard-liners; diehards; (young) man with traditionally masculine interests; tough boy; hard news; reporter who covers political and economic affairs
popular (with); in favour (with); well received
likability; favorability; popularity
other than; except for; aside from; apart from; save for
(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus
northeastern part; the northeast
lattice; latticework; window bars; grid; grating
incompetence; inefficiency; inability; incompetent person
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
unable to get along; unable to cooperate; unable to hit it off; not seeing eye to eye
quarrel; dispute; argument
to dig up and expose (a secret, hidden crime, etc.)
failed at every attempt; defeated in every (match, battle, etc.)
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
purpose for which money is spent; the way money is spent; how goods are used
loser; defeated person; the defeated
to be lifted up; to be hung up; to twitch upwards; to turn upward; to slant upward
antsy; agitated; irritated; anxious; vexed
body guard; military escort
evasion; excuse; subterfuge; runaround
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
certain evidence; definite evidence
to be cleared of a charge
turning another away at the gate or front door; refusing to receive a caller
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit