real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
society; public; community; social studies
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism
blood relationship; consanguinity; blood relative
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
boss (esp. yakuza); foreman
biological child; one's own child
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
generosity; magnanimity; tolerance; length and capacity; measures
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
protection; advocacy; support; to protect (e.g. rights, etc.); to advocate (e.g. free trade, etc.); to support
risky speculation; big gamble; large bet
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (geisha, prostitute, etc.)
plentiful; abundant; definitely extant
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
five colors (usu. red, blue, yellow, white and black); five colours; many kinds; varied; melon; gourd
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
rising dragon; white saddle (Helvella crispa); elfin saddle; common helvel
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
sky; heaven; God; svarga (heaven-like realm visited as a stage of death and rebirth); deva (divine being of Buddhism); top (of a book); sole (of a Japanese sandal)
honor student; honours student; model student; prize pupil
chivalry; generosity; heroism; chivalrous spirit; helping the weak and fighting the strong
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
fourth day of the month; four days
interview; audience; meeting; (viewing) party
acknowledge; acceptance; admission
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
and so on; and so forth; et cetera; comment; criticism
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
circulation (money, goods, etc.); distribution; circulation (air, water, etc.); ventilation; negotiable (e.g. shares); distributional
relation; connection; affinity
person of doubtful origin
party (of people); set (of people); clan; family; fellow
getting or keeping acquainted with; keeping or establishing useful contacts
to introduce; to compare; to check; to adjust; to pull into place
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
to antagonize; to provoke antipathy