a long time ago; long ago
to backfire; to have a harmful result
unprecedented; never seen before
personal grudge; personal enmity
unconsciously; without knowing it; unwittingly; unawares
nervous; highly strung; sensitive; fussy; worried about petty things
to be harboured (of negative feelings or thoughts); to be rooted in one's mind; to coil; to curl around; to become tangled (e.g. of roots)
(something) one does not really mean; insincere
superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
taking care of one's sexual urges; sexual gratification
to have sex; to have a physical relationship
surname; family name; last name
lead (in a cheer, toast, song, etc.); (someone's) lead; folk song and dance performed by a group; leader of a group of wind instruments (in gagaku)
root removal; stump removal
to be boiled down; to come to a standstill; to reach an impasse; to approach a conclusion (of a discussion, investigation, etc.)
sidelong glance; flirtatious glance
forward; officious; impertinent; intrusive
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism
by your leave; with your permission
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
huge rock; firmness; solidity
something like ...; something called ...
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied (e.g. physics, linguistics, research)
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
fortitude; perseverance; stoicism; patience
to gulp down (alcohol, poison, etc.); to quaff; to down
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with