world-class; (of) high global reputation
air-permeability; breathability
new release; putting (a new product) on sale; launch
fresh, young ears of rice
famous (commercial) establishment; well-known store (shop, restaurant)
great erudition; extensive knowledge; vast stock of knowledge
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
manager (e.g. of a business, an idol, etc.); in a sports team (esp. at school) someone who does the routine drudge work
record high; all-time high
stiff neck; stiff shoulders
just a handful; only a small number (of)
(it was) no bother at all; not at all; it was nothing
crisply; with a crunch; refreshingly; sharply; candidly; frankly
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
lower back (or hip) pain; lumbago
marine products; seafood; fish and shellfish
(being in) the black; surplus; black letter
hiring from another company; recruitment; quick costume change in kabuki (taking off outer costume); drawing (wire, pipes, metal plate)
difficult to understand; unintelligible; abstruse
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room
sharply; harshly; stingingly
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
rich; wealthy; affluent; rich (flavour)
serious condition; critical condition
full house; all seats occupied; fully occupied
original method or procedure; serious; orthodox; classical
Western cooking; Western-style meal; Western-style food; Japanized Western cuisine
crisp (like a pickle); crunchy; firm (musculature); stiff (shoulders, neck, etc.)