anticipated questions and answers (e.g. for a press conference, interview or oral exam); collection of hypothetical questions and answers
although I say; although one might say; although called
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
treatment; service; handling; management
to spend time (on doing something)
wee-wee; pee-pee; number one
to deceive with smooth talk; to wheedle; to give someone a snow job
burden; nuisance; bother; hanger-on; dependent; parasite
particular; special; (not) particularly; (not) especially
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
half-cooked; vague; halfhearted; indecisive
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
to take the name of; to call oneself; to pretend; to feign; to purport
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
bluff; false show of power; bold front
individual differences; personal equation
invalid diet; diet for the sick; diet for patients
to boil; to simmer; to stew; to seethe
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
with a crack; with a snap; firmly; sharply; precisely; properly
origin; source; birthplace; release from prison; discharge from prison; exit
Western-style clothes (cf. traditional Japanese clothes)
self-sufficiency; self-containment; autonomy; self-absorption
looking for something; searching for something; object being sought
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
division; section; compartment; block; plot; lot
keeping things tidy and in order
storage; putting or stowing away; receipt (of funds, payment, etc.); harvesting
rebellion; great uprising
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
drinking party; banquet; feast