diplomatic; diplomatically
financial power; financial means; wealth
even if not; even without
to weigh (one thing against another); to compare (the relative merits of two options); (lit.) to weigh (something) on scales; to try to have it both ways; to play a double game; to have two strings to one's bow
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
to call out; to ask someone to come
warm (treatment, reception, etc.); kind; cordial; hospitable; courteous; respectful
all present; all concerned; all of us
large quantity; large amount
pleasure; supreme pleasure obtained by freeing oneself from earthly desires
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
sublime; noble; high-minded
(received) favor, kindness or blessing (favour)
money (given as thanks); reward money; fee; key money; fee paid for rental rights
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
actual article or goods; spots (stocks, foreign exchange, commodities, etc.); (in) kind (income, benefit, rent, taxes, investment, etc.)
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
presence of other people; (in) public; (in) front of others
to run a shop; to have a shop
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
very careful; thoroughly prepared
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
to keep face; to save face; to not lose face
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
rejuvenation; restoration of youth
earrings (for pierced ears); ear piercing; body piercing
being drawn to many things; distraction; difficulty of choice; difficulty in choosing; being unable to decide
to read (someone's) thoughts; to guess what (someone) is thinking
being put off (by someone's words, behaviour, etc.); being taken aback; recoiling (in shock, disgust, etc.); zooming out or pulling the camera back to get a wider image
clearly; distinctly; vividly
funny story; funny anecdote
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
combination; assortment (of goods); assorted box (e.g. of chocolates); assorted basket
unfair; unjust; wrongful; improper; unreasonable; unwarranted
price reduction; price cut; reduction in price; markdown
to create a stir; to make waves; to raise a question about; to cause a sensation
unexpected (joy, success, etc.); unanticipated; beyond what one hoped; beyond one's expectations