civilian in military employ
first lieutenant; lieutenant junior grade
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to run around; to bustle about; to busy oneself
to feel ashamed; to be abashed
temporary dwelling; temporary housing
influx of South Korean pop culture (into Japan)
star (cinema, sports, etc.); celebrity; star symbol; asterisk; (celestial) star
quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly
You'll regret this!; I'll get you for this; Just you wait
earning extra money (e.g. from a side job)
mho (unit of conductance)
(for) self-defense; (for) self-protection
thoughtless; reckless; seldom; rare; ordinary; usual
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)
door (esp. Japanese-style); shutter; window shutter; (arch.) entrance (to a home); (arch.) narrows
one person; another name; nickname; alias
under the command (of); under the banner (of); influenced (by)
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
jello (gelatin-based dessert); jelly; gel; jelly
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to become dull; to become lifeless; to get bored; to lose interest; to lose value after a peak (e.g. stock); to weaken (of the market)