to call on someone; to call at a place; to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be told
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
to spread; to be propagated
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
flashy; gaudy; wrapped in cheap flattery
to smirk; to grin broadly
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
transforming oneself; taking on another form; disguising oneself; artificial fly (for fishing)
to peel off; to come off; to flake off; to fade; to discolor; to discolour
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to be worried about; to be concerned for someone's welfare
bloodshed; bloody event; bloody violence
soiling; polluting; shame; disgrace; chopped fish, shellfish or vegetables, dressed with (miso or other) sauce
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to seize; to capture; to arrest; to hold down; to subdue
ordinary citizen; the general public
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
since; for the past ... (e.g. ten years); this person; this gentleman
outside ...; beyond ...; not included in ...
to negotiate; to settle a matter; to arrange
to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden
herbal tea; herb tea; tisane
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see ...
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
mother's body (esp. when pregnant or after giving birth); parent body; parent organization; base
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
promotion; raising of status
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
to hesitate to say; to hem and haw; to falter in one's speech; to be stuck for a word; to mumble
to begin talking; to open up
inspection; audit; judgement; judgment
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
influence; clout; leverage
fair; impartial; just; fairness; impartiality; justice
beyond one's means or position
interruption; interference; butting in
to use someone's (argument, attack) against them; to use (an attack) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a negative situation)
dismissal (from a position); discharge
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
means; expedient; instrument; upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)
to sow; to plant; to sow (the seeds of; e.g. conflict); to sprinkle (gold or silver powder on lacquerware)
closing; closure; shutdown; lockout