development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly
educational institution; school; academy; campus
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
preliminary contest; qualifying round; trial; heat; primary
district; section; sector
Kanto; region consisting of Tokyo and surrounding prefectures; Kanto; north-eastern half of Japan (during the feudal era)
great success; roaring business; busy; packed-out
palace; hall; shrine; hall of fame
entertainer (esp. boy band or girl group member) whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
setting up a stall or booth (bazaar, festival); opening a branch office; opening a store
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
maniac (as in rabid sport fan); enthusiast
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled
collusion; conspiracy; common-law marriage; illicit intercourse; liaison
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
championship game; finals (of a tournament); deciding round
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
in good health; alive and well; going strong
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive