to be frowned on; to invite frowns of disapproval; to displease (people); to disgust
component; part; material; member
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
one part; one portion; one section
completely (quitting, etc.); entirely; thoroughly; cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow
ceremony to mark completion
as a nation; with the whole country
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
representation; agency; proxy; proxy; agent; representative
apart from that; other than that; leaving that aside; more importantly; more ... than that; but
completion of construction
to have a chat with; to exchange words or promises; to promise; to get engaged
report; notification; registration
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; without haste; calmly
seat; bench; temporary job while looking for a better job or until one marries
itemization (of expenses); the items; breakdown; classification
relay station (esp. on Edo-period highway); post station; stage
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
(being in) the black; surplus; black letter
than; rather than; instead of; from; since; except
(handling) fee; charge (e.g. for a cancellation); commission; brokerage
what proportion; what percentage
to lose (money, etc.); to suffer a loss; to waste (one's time, efforts, etc.); to bring to naught; to feel disappointed (e.g. by missing out on something); to suffer a (perceived) loss
calling by name; designation; nomination
to settle down; to stay (for good); to stay long; to stay on
contest; competition; struggle; scramble
favourable terms; favorable terms; favourable conditions; favorable conditions; place in the sun
to shade an account; to add something extra
numeral; digit; figure; number; a few characters
to pilfer; to filch; to pocket; to make off with
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
this very day; today is the day (that ...); today for sure
being very popular; being in great demand
to puzzle over; to think deeply about; to rack one's brains over (wrack)
to travel; to take a trip; to make a journey
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
capital; funds; seed money; asset
product; commodity; merchandise
to popularize; to popularise; to give currency to; to set a trend