to become misty; to become hazy
to be surprising; to be shocking; to be jaw-dropping
to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate
self-satisfaction; (self-)complacency; smugness
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
to parade; to march; to walk in procession
to wear a mask; to hide one's true intentions
guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections
face with no make-up; unpainted face; true face (of a country, celebrity, etc.); real face; sober face; sobriety
to look down on; to condescend
catering; (food) delivery
pastime; hobby; favorite amusement; dissipation; debauchery; loose living
comparatively high; fairly expensive
imperial envoy; imperial messenger
written imperial order (late Heian period)
honorable certificate; honourable certificate
to name; to take a second name or alias; to announce; to boast; to declare
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
help; assistance; service
to become tense; to become serious; to become sober; sobering; bracing
democratic nation; democratic country
sovereignty of the people
the same age; same period
indirection; indirectness
democracy; popular sovereignty; Democratic Party (esp. DPJ)
notice; notification; permission; consent; rejection; refusal
getting information (esp. by interviewing witnesses, etc. in a police investigation)
civil action; civil suit; civil proceedings
liquor store; wine shop; bottle shop; sake dealer; liquor-store owner; brewer
big and brawny; well built; gigantic
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any