to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate
prioritized; focused; concentrated; predominant
(hospital) nurse; registered nurse; RN
turns and twists; ups and downs; meandering; complications; vicissitudes
separate; scattered; apart
to rendezvous; to meet at a prearranged place and time; to arrange to meet
to be intimate with; to befriend
wrapping; lapping (i.e. grinding, polishing)
combination; assortment (of goods); assorted box (e.g. of chocolates); assorted basket
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; maker (person or device that makes something)
air of luxury; high class feel
hum (of a TV, radio, etc.)
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
refined; genteel; graceful; decent
(bulb) syringe; dropper; fountain pen filler; eyedropper
to become frayed; to become loose
to substitute for; to stand in for; to fill in for
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
lawless; outrageous; insolent; rude; inexcusable; unpardonable
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
to mix; to stir; to blend
office hours; business hours; working hours
plum blossom design; silk fabric with a plum blossom design
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
Home Ministry; Department of the Interior (US, etc.); Home Office (UK); Ministry of Home Affairs (Japan, pre-1947)
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
viewing as a problem; problematizing
blackmail; extortion; threat (to extort money)
matter of no importance; commonly occurring thing; commonplace event; bread and butter item
public order; public peace; public security; law and order