to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen
to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
future years; in (one's) later years
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
United Kingdom; Britain; Great Britain
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
settlement; permanent residency
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
studying abroad; studying overseas
lunchbox hanging from one's waist; low-paid office worker
between times; when there's a spare moment
Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
to be intimate with; to befriend
itinerary; travel plans; distance (of a trip); journey
near one's knee; (by) one's side; (at) one's hand; place under the protection (of one's parents, etc.); (under) the care (of); territory of a powerful person
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
school; proof (of a book, document, etc.); counter for proofs
leaving everything up to someone else
doing as one pleases; following one's nose
Star Festival (held in July or August); Tanabata; Festival of the Weaver
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
one grade; first-class; primary
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
looking like (someone); taking after (either of one's parents)
face; looks; vestiges; trace
to pay off completely (e.g. loan)
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
to see through; to see the true nature of something
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
spread (e.g. of a disease); rampancy; infestation; proliferation; being widespread
to count on one's fingers; to count down the days (in anticipation); to look forward to