to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
promotion; acceleration; encouragement; facilitation; spurring on
harmful insect; noxious insect; vermin; pest
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
side effect; adverse reaction
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
to entice; to tempt; to invite someone to join in
to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
hungrily; greedily; voraciously; ravenously
to be talked about; to get a name for oneself; to get publicity
bad reputation; infamy; ill repute; unfavorable criticism; unfavourable criticism
tailwind; fair wind; favorable wind (favourable); favorable condition (favourable); advantageous situation
relatively; comparatively
proposal; proposition; suggestion
unit; denomination; credit (in school); in units of (e.g. "in thousands"); in amounts of
square measure; size (e.g. of land); area; surface
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
harvest; crop; ingathering; fruits (of one's labors); gain; result
to shade an account; to add something extra
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff
Manila clam (Ruditapes philippinarum); Japanese littleneck clam
cutting in round slices; round slice; dividing into groups (e.g. by ability)
while; during (the time when)
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to lose (e.g. a match); to forfeit; to squander one's money (e.g. through gambling, Pachinko, etc.)
thickness (of a sauce, soup, etc.); viscosity; thick consistency
seasoning; flavour; flavor
well-cooked; well-done; browned
plump; rotund; chubby; entirely; completely; wholly
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant