stereotyped; stereotypical; invariable; like clockwork; regular
it's no joke; gimme a break!
to yell; to shout; to scream; to bawl
uprooting; pulling up (a plant) by the roots; eradicating; rooting out; all (destroyed, stolen, etc.); completely
to suck up; to absorb; to squeeze (money)
world fair; international exposition
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to exclude (someone); to shun; to ignore; to leave out; to ostracize
ignorant of the ways of the world
braid (hair, cord. etc.); plait
paper lantern; Chinese lantern; Japanese lantern; snot bubble
bloomers; (girls') gym shorts
stability; steadiness; consistency; stable
mail service; postal service; mail; mail; postal matter; postal items
(official) commendation; public recognition (of someone's achievements, good deeds, etc.); awarding; honouring
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
out of character; unlike one
bad-mouthing someone so as to be deliberately overheard; intentionally letting someone hear insults or sarcasm regarding them
NHK; Japan Broadcasting Corporation
prime minister's official residence
attendance; presence; appearance
caster; newscaster; news anchor; anchorman
having one's fill (of food or drink); eating (drinking) to one's heart's content; enjoying to the full
cathode-ray tube; CRT; Braun tube
staff member; employee; worker; personnel
performance (of a duty); fulfillment (of a promise); fulfilment; execution (of a contract); discharge; implementation
appearance; presence; attendance; surrender (e.g. to the police); turning oneself in
name and address (on an envelope, etc.); (addressee's) name; addressee
beefsteak plant; perilla; megaphylls; (lit.) large leaf
registration; accession; register; entry; record; subscription
chōnin (Edo-period social class of town-dwelling commoners, esp. landowning merchants); townspeople; townsfolk; tradespeople
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
science fiction; sci-fi; SF
historical play; period drama