fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
destruction; disruption; (application) crash
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
had better ...; had better not ...
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; (arch.) money
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
to get between; to be caught in
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
buttocks; behind; undersurface; bottom; last place; end
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
to be too numerous; to be too much
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to crowd out; to push out; to start together; to set out en masse; to highlight; to draw attention to
to examine someone's expression
programme; program; plans; arrangements
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
two persons; two people; pair; couple
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
tedious; boring; being fed up with