matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); (court) case; project; enterprise; advertisement
accounting; administration (of money)
vulgar person; low-life; sleazebag; (arch.) lowly person; (arch.) person of humble rank; (arch.) peasant
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
on time; on schedule; punctually
as always; as ever; though it's always the case
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
public works; public-works projects; public utilities
area; region; district; locality
to come to mind; to pop into one's head
to employ; to hire; to engage
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
identically; in the (exact) same way; similarly
information; (brief) notice; letting someone know; first report; initial report
abandonment; renouncement; renunciation; resignation; abdication; surrender
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
to see eye to eye; to be on the same wavelength; to talk the same language
dissolution of a feudal clan by the shogunate and confiscation of its fief
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
little grey cells (in reference to Hercule Poirot's catchphrase); intellect; brainpower
centre; center; center fielder
cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool-headed; cool (i.e. fashionable or stylish); course (of medical treatment)
influence (on someone); inspiration
fighting bravely; strenuous efforts
to praise; to extol; to hail; to laud; to celebrate
this and that; this or that; one thing after another
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
especially; particularly; above all; portioning out (servings of food)
(written) contract; agreement
drinking bout; merrymaking
working without pay; free service; work for nothing
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
at once; immediately; right now
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good