the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
young and energetic; up-and-coming
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
bipedal walking; walking on two legs
forefoot; forefeet; foreleg; forelimb
background image; static image
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
composite image; photomontage; photoshopped image
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
rave reviews; extremely high praise
to become a (bad) habit; to get accustomed to
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
to throw into; to toss into
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
uneven; irregular; non-uniform; unsorted; odd; miscellaneous
accent (on a syllable, word); stress; intonation; inflection; (language) accent (e.g. American, British); accent (e.g. in a design)
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
to be boiled; to be cooked
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
reason; cause; circumstances
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
somersault; looping-the-loop
government forces; loyalist army
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
(arch.) gourd; (arch.) calabash; (arch.) bottle gourd; dried gourd, used as flask
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
sudden windfall; unexpected piece of good luck; (lit.) azuki-covered mochi (fallen) from a shelf
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
in preparation; (shop) not yet open for business
attached; belonging (to); included; enclosed; affiliated; annexed
person in the business (entertainment, music, film, etc.)