government office building
political donation; political contribution
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
passing through without stopping; passing by
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
to withdraw; to abandon (e.g. a lawsuit)
to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
power plant; power station
joint establishment (esp. schools of different levels or different courses of study); establishment as an annex (e.g. of a school); juxtaposition; placing side by side
sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
chief executive officer; CEO
congress; parliament; diet; legislative assembly
extremely rich person; multimillionaire; billionaire; daifugō; daihinmin; card game similar to President
off the shoulder (e.g. top, dress, etc.)
to bind; to fasten; to tie up
dressing up; wearing fancy clothes
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)
to be no match for; to not hold a candle to
(written) invitation; letter of invitation
to weave in (a pattern, colour, material, etc.)
information technology; IT
tea party; get-together; tea ceremony
to dress oneself up; to deck oneself out
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
biting louse (any louse of order Mallophaga); small winged insect (esp. a flying ant or termite)
selecting a suitable person; personnel selection
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone