pretending not to recognize (recognise); feigned ignorance
cooperativeness; spirit of cooperation
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
in the background; not standing out
to fight; to exchange blows
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
joining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entry; admission; subscription; affiliation
third stage; three stages
instant noodles sold in a cup; cup noodles
very highly commended; highly lauded; very well-received; very popular
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
unexpectedly; surprisingly
carrying on one's back (e.g. baby); piggybacking; (arch.) last; (arch.) end
one-ring scam; one ring; disconnecting a call after one ring has gone through
professionalism; professional awareness
to smile (at); to grin (at)
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
ill will; malice; evil intent
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; (with a) bob of the head
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
briskly with small steps; trotting
everything one does; whatever one does
one of Japan's foremost; leading in Japan
passengers getting on and off (a train)
right in the midst of; right at the height of
to be in confusion or commotion; to be in a turmoil; to be crowded or jammed with people
(train) station attendant; station employee; station staff
examination of tickets; ticket gate; ticket barrier
red light; stop light; danger signal
appearing one after another; cropping up one after another; occurring in succession
egregious; outrageous; too much; over the top
log; dace (Tribolodon hakonensis)
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring