gradual (destruction); progressive (dismantlement)
living by oneself; living alone
moral way of life; correct path; moral principles
another time; some other time
to discuss; to talk together
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
hung up; hoist; denounced; severely criticised; kangaroo court
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); soba; Japanese buckwheat noodles; Chinese-style wheat noodles
evening meal; dinner; supper
clerical desk; office desk
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm
appearance (in the eyes of society); decency
deductive powers; reasoning capability; reasoning skill
reasoning; inference; deduction; mystery genre; detective genre
to account for; to make up; to occupy (a place, position, etc.); to hold (a rank, seat, etc.); to occupy (one's mind, heart, etc.); to weigh (on one's mind)
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
handyman; utility man; odd-job man
small business; micro-enterprise; microenterprise
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
interruption; interference; butting in
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
corpuscle; minute particle; particulate
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
marriage agency; matrimonial agency; matchmaking service
career change site; job change site
self-assessment; self-declaration; self-certification; personal statement
results (of a study or investigation)
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare; MHLW
decimal point; radix point
soccer; (association) football; seersucker
kyōtei; boat race; hydroplane racing event and gambling sport in Japan
author; writer; novelist; artist
popular figure; person in demand; favorite; favourite
entertainer; performer; celebrity; entertainment personality