expansion; extension; enlargement; escape; ESC
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
to change (cars or horses); to transfer; to possess; to inspire
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
to give; to do (something) for
peace; peace sign; V sign
to keep to oneself; to keep secret
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to expose; to lay open (e.g. secret); to take apart; to disassemble; to kill; to murder; to dress (meat)
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
will not do; do not; does not
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
with shoes on; rudely; thoughtlessly
manners; behavior; behaviour
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
meeting place; open area for meetings, markets, etc.
to hold back others from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
this country; our country
debut; opening; first public exhibition
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
red rice (beans and mochi) for auspicious occasions
to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
stratification; hierarchization; layering; tiering
to remove; to move out of the way
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
one's cherished opinion; pet theory
unlawful; illegal; unreasonable; outrageous; unjust
wearing (e.g. uniform, seat belt); having on
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
Not a word to anyone; Mum's the word