to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
business world; business circles; (the) industry
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
of great promise; with a promising future
Osaka (city); (arch.) large hill
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
from the beginning; from scratch
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
fault; defect; minor; 5-point card
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
impossible; unlikely; improbable
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
student (esp. a university student)
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
low (level, value, price, etc.)
sublimation; sublimating (an emotion, impulse, etc.); channelling; diverting
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
sympathy; compassion; pity
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
such ... as; or some such
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after