unexpectedly; surprisingly
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
treasure hunting; treasure hunt; lucky dip; game involving finding hidden prizes from a sand box, barrel of leaves, etc.
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
participation; joining; entry
direction; trend; directionality; directivity; goal; aim
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
to hide; to keep to oneself
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
not going (well); not proceeding (as one wishes); bad; not good; hopeless; beyond hope
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
one's relationships; people one knows; circle of friends
not at all inferior to; rival or surpass; compare favorably (with)
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
intelligence network; information network
to draw (something) toward one; to pull toward one; to pull closer; to attract; to draw; to entice
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
company; firm; (Shinto) shrine; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.; incorporated body
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
to load (with goods, cargo); to put on board; to stow aboard
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
one's company; company one works for; in-house; belonging to the company
bank; banking institution
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
leak (of information); leakage (of electricity)
inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
telephone call; speaking over the telephone; (Internet) voice call; counter for telephone calls of a set duration
same time; simultaneous; concurrent; synchronous
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
camouflage; disguise; pretense; feigning; masquerade
to keep (a person) waiting
without accident; uneventfully; without ...
it's been a long time; long time no see
how; in what way; how about; questionable
polite; respectful; reverent
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
hey!; say!; I say!; I; me
to change facial expression or color (due to anger, embarrassment, etc.)