by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
entrance fee; admission fee; admission; entrance charge; admission charge
dream within a dream; (beyond) one's wildest dreams; entirely unrealizable dream; pie in the sky
money-making; earning money
country with a high level of culture
income; receipts; revenue
extra (charge, fare, etc.); premium; bonus; (after a number) tenths increase
to continue to increase; to continue to mount
capital; funds; seed money; asset
slow to act; slow in starting work
to get mad; to be highly offended; to get pissed off; to get angry; to lose one's cool
without an occupation; unemployed; jobless
member of the Lower House
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
Liberal Democratic Party; LDP
edict; public announcement
to take a view or perspective; to regard as; to consider to be
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
inarticulate; clumsy with words; poor at speaking
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
... years since construction; ... years old (of a building); built in ...
apartment building; apartment block; apartment house; apartment
to ponder; to contemplate
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
to be born again; to make a fresh start in life
to exert oneself; to make efforts