person around thirty years old (esp. a woman)
small-format paperback book; pocket paperback
to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
delivery (of a package, goods, etc.)
episode; anecdote; vignette; episode
original (that was parodied or acted as an inspiration for something else, etc.); source
to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
nucleus; backbone; medium-level; mid-level; main body (of troops); crack troops
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
payment (of taxes, fees, etc.); supply (of goods); delivery
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to have one's heart stop beating; to be shocked; to be staggered
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
hack; untrained; incompetent; useless; quack (doctor)
company employee; office worker; white-collar worker
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in a web browser)
original story (as opposed to a sequel, spin-off, etc.); main story; this volume; the movie (as opposed to the trailers; at a movie theater); feature film (main item in a cinema program); movie based on a TV series
antecedents; ancestor; previous position; previous existence; predecessor organization; predecessor organisation
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
work (e.g. of art); piece; harvest; crop; technique
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
wide-open; frank; open; candid
match (contest); matching (with); going well (with)
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
heroine; female protagonist; heroine; heroic woman; brave woman
gyaru; (young) woman adhering to a fashion style usually characterized by dyed hair and gaudy clothing; gal; girl; young woman
willful; wilful; selfish; carefree; do-as-you-please; freewheeling
protagonist; main character; hero; head (of a household); proprietor (of a store)
every year; yearly; annually
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
to play a central role; to take a leading part
national constituency; nationwide publicity; being known all over the country
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
job hunting; job searching
hearsay; hearing secondhand; hearing through the grapevine
business world; business circles; (the) industry
another company; other company
accounting; administration (of money)
reply (e.g. email, fax, letter); answer