Japanese seem to prefer picking a marriage partner as much like themselves as possible, finding a job that provides security and slow but steady advancement, and putting money in the bank.
It's been almost ten years, but you're as beautiful as ever.
もう１０年近くたつけど、相変わらず美しいわね。
The blue lines on the map correspond to rivers.
地図上の青い線は川に相当する。
I feel so lonely that I want someone to talk with.
私はとても孤独なので誰か話し相手が欲しい。
Practical utility and artistic beauty combine to make a comfortable house to live in.
実用性と芸術性が相まって住みよい家ができる。
There was a short silence on the other end.
相手はしばらく何も言わなかった。
They are not a well-matched couple.
あの夫婦は相性が悪い。
Since neither one of us could afford to take the other to the movies, we went Dutch.
我々のどちらも相手を映画に連れて行くだけの余裕がなかったので、割り勘にした。
Discussion is based upon mutual respect.
議論は相互の尊敬の念に基づいている。
"I think so, too," she chimed in.
「私もそう思うわ」と彼女は相づちを打った。
When you meet someone for the first time, be careful about how close you stand to that person.
人に初めて会うときには、必ず自分と相手との距離に注意を払いなさい。
He is as cool as ever after his divorce.
彼は離婚してからも相変わらずクールだ。
The truth will be got at before long.
そのうち真相が知られるよ。
The man answers the description.
その男は人相書に合っている。
The Prime Minister will hold a press conference tomorrow.
首相は明日記者会見をします。
It is out of the question.
それはとてもできない相談だ。
The Prime Minister was obliged to resign from the Cabinet.
首相は内閣からの辞職を余儀なくされた。
And so it seems she tried phoning but it's who was on the other end of that phone that was the problem.
で、電話してみたらしいんだけど、その電話先の相手ってのが問題だったのよ。
The present prime minister was not present at the ceremony.
現在の首相はその式に出席してはいなかった。
Old people need someone to talk to.
老人には話し相手が必要だ。
He is not much of a companion for his wife.
彼は大して妻の話し相手にはならない。
Our travel advice center caters to the independent traveler.
我が旅行相談センターは個人旅行者にサービスを提供する。
The truth of the story is familiar to you all.
その話の真相は皆によく知られている。
Japanese shogi corresponds to chess.
日本の「将棋」は、チェスに相当する。
The first time you meet people, you should be careful about how near you stand to them.
人に初めて会うときには、必ず自分と相手との距離に注意を払いなさい。
Do you want to arm wrestle?
腕相撲しようか？
Has the Foreign Secretary arrived yet?
外相はもう到着されましたか？
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