to flatter someone to gain favor
誰かの機嫌を取って好意を得る (dareka no kigen o totte koi o eru)
"He’s trying to butter up the boss for a promotion."
"彼は昇進のために上司の機嫌を取っている。" (kare wa shoshin no tame ni joshi no kigen o totte iru)
not something one likes or enjoys
someone who loves going to parties
to achieve the highest position in a company or field
a surprise test given without warning
to raise something suddenly and sharply
someone who leads the way in fashion, technology, or other p...
