to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
to speak; to hear a voice
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
stock; products; stolen goods; loot; spoils
person concerned; interested party; related party
to backfire; to have a harmful result
unprecedented; never seen before
personal grudge; personal enmity
unconsciously; unwittingly; unawares
nervous; highly strung; sensitive; fussy; worried about petty things
to lurk; to hover in the background; to be coiled up; to stretch tortuously
(something) one does not really mean; insincere
superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
taking care of one's sexual urges; sexual gratification
to have sex; to have a physical relationship
surname; family name; last name
lead (in a cheer, toast, song, etc.); (someone's) lead; folk song and dance performed by a group; leader of a group of wind instruments (in gagaku)
to be boiled down; to come to a standstill; to reach an impasse; to approach a conclusion (of a discussion, investigation, etc.)
sidelong glance; flirtatious glance
forward; officious; impertinent; intrusive
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism
by your leave; with your permission
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
huge rock; firmness; solidity
something like ...; something called ...
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied
to shut out one's opponents; to stop the other side from scoring
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
fortitude; perseverance; stoicism; patience
to gulp down (a drink); to slurp