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to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated

2

fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)

2

four o'clock

2

presentation

2

but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just

1

big problem

2

state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances

3

strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm

1

protest; objection

1

committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting

2

to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect

2

category

17

perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that

2

prejudice; bias; warped view; jealousy; inferiority complex

1

first step

1

commencing with; including

1

burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering

4

small; little; tiny

2

structural reform; restructuring

1

as you are aware; as you know

1

part (esp. of the body); region; site; cut (of meat)

3

small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)

6

wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect

7

few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom

2

bed

3

profit ratio

1

so to speak; so to call it; as it were

4

turnover rate (merchandise, capital)

1

restaurant (esp. Western-style)

1

guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests

1

double

1

short; brief

2

one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month

8

how many people; a number of people

2

to play a leading role; to play a central part

1

to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)

1

instant messaging (messenger, message); IM; input method; IM

26

acquisition; obtaining; gaining possession; purchase

8

to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for

5

international

1

assessment

1

judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review

12

mechanism; organization; organisation

2

great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough

5

Michelin (tyre manufacturer); Michelin Guide (rating hotels and restaurants)

2

three stars (shape); three stars (rating); Orion's belt; Chinese "Three Stars" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

2

authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment; acknowledgement; certification; recognition

1

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

2

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

7

lobbying

1