ratio; proportion; match; equal; explicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing); Philippines
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
to hinder the growth of (e.g. plants, someone); to hamper the growth of
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
prop; stay; support; brace; fulcrum
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
crumpled; rumpled; to be annoyed; to be irritated; noisily (chewing)
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
generation; the world; the age
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
another's parent; another's parents
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
guardian; protector; patron; parent
word of mouth; comments written online (about a product, service, etc.); online reviews
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
bill; handbill; flier; flyer; leaflet; poster
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
repeating; repetition; repeat (performance); rebroadcast; repeat sign; playing (an audio or video recording)
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
visitor; attendee; spectator; guest; audience
questionnaire; survey; poll
shape; appearance; collateral; obverse of an old "zeni" coin
circulation; rotation; cycle; loop
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
putting a name (self, company, etc.) on something (e.g. engraving, printing, etc.)
genuine; authentic; true; real