to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
winners (those who have succeeded socially, economically, etc.)
losers (those who have 'failed' socially, economically, etc.)
construction; establishment
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
writing implement; writing tool
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
individual; private person; personal; private
new book; new publication
reading aloud; recitation
educational institution; school; academy; campus
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
pupil; student; schoolchild
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
creeping about; stirring restlessly; squirming
secret intention; ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
to be transparent; to show through
to become famous; to gain fame
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
rough estimate; rough calculation; expectation; anticipation; plan
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
absolute; complete; utter; pure; sheer
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling