to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
rearing from infancy; training from an early age (e.g. an apprentice); teaching from an early stage (e.g. a subordinate)
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
different culture; foreign culture
other; another; over; more than; I; me
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
points of improvement; improved areas; points needing improvement; problem areas
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
jewel; precious stone; gem
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
counter for jewels in a watch; counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
manufacturing method; recipe; formula
to be itching to put one's skills to use
to excuse oneself; to take one's leave; to resign (post); to quit; to decline; to turn down
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
10,000; ten thousand; myriad; everything; all; (arch.) various
review (of learned material); revision
everything; anything; nothing
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
to be complicated; to be elaborate; (arch.) to push in; (arch.) to be crowded
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
elevator; lift; elevator (aviation)
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
communication technology; communications technology
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
great laughter; burst of laughter