telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife; his and hers; pair of objects, one larger (for man), one smaller (for woman)
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
sweet rice jelly; Edo-period herbal medicine (used as an antitussive and a breath freshener)
year-end party; "forget-the-year" party; bōnenkai
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
young man; youth; lad; servant boy; young shopboy
sexy; popular; well-liked
at that time; in those days
married woman; another's wife
very cheesy; very flashy; extremely gaudy
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
back; backing; going backwards; background; backdrop; backhand; backer
of bad omen; ill augur; boding evil; bad fortune
number one; first; best; most; game; round
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
regular customer; valued client
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
being twice divorced; two-time divorcee; (lit.) two x marks (i.e. two names struck from the family register)
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
company president; manager; director
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
strong-willed; strong of heart
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
ceasing to think; refusing to think critically; giving up thinking (for oneself); going blank; mental block; inability to think clearly
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
to acquire a trade; to learn a vocation