to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
Putin; Putin, Vladimir (1952-; president of Russia)
naturally; not surprisingly; it should be appreciated that; understandably; as a matter of course; as is obvious
identity or background check (often to see if someone is a burakumin)
certificate; credentials; testimonial
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
to keep up (appearances); to put up (a good front); to smooth over (a mistake, fault, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
to stare back at; to look back at
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
things to be washed; (dirty) dishes; laundry; washing
to mend; to patch up; to fix (hair, clothes, appearance, etc.); to adjust; to keep up appearances; to cover up (e.g. a mistake)
shabby; unsightly; unkempt
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
dropping (of tears, dew, etc.); falling off; dropping off; inadvertently (coming to the surface); letting out (e.g. a secret)
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
sincere; earnest; serious
gushing forth; bursting out; (lit.) like breaking a dam
sobbing; weeping; fit of crying
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
tending a store; salesperson; sales clerk; shop assistant
decoration; ornament; trimmings
letter; note; book; writings; literary arts; learning
official uniform; official dress
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette
important matter; requirement; requisite; necessary condition