poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
difference; variation; difference
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; discrimination (against people)
Europeans and Americans; Westerners
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
Japanese person; Japanese people
one's habitual behaviour (behavior)
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
live (esp. concert, show, etc.); live performance; alive
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
to be tired of waiting; to wait impatiently
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
cloudless (sky); without a cloud (in the sky)
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
one's family (home) background (environment)
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
family structure; family composition; family makeup
older sister; elder sister
movements; behavior; behaviour; bearing; deportment; manners
surely; certainly; without doubt
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
construction; architecture (of buildings)
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
bank; banking institution
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
registry; entry; book-keeping; signature