Ebisu; god of fishing and commerce
seven delicious flavors (flavours); blend of seven spices (cayenne, sesame, Japanese pepper, citrus peel, etc.); shichimi
being quick-eared; having sharp ears; being first to know about something
leftovers; half-eaten food; leftover food
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
renovation; overhaul; update; repair; improvement; renewal
record high; all-time high
automatic teller machine; ATM; asynchronous transfer mode; ATM; anti-tank missile; ATM
ginger (Zingiber officinale)
circulation (of the blood)
favorite pupil; favourite pupil; teacher's pet
to burn; to roast; to grill; to bake
high-quality goods; choice goods
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
innovative; liberal; reformist; progressive
Tanba (former province located in parts of present-day Kyoto, Hyogo and Osaka prefectures)
new menu item; new dish on a menu
establishment (of a business); founding
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste; (arch.) sudden
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping)
reception (telephone); listening (to a telephone)
match (contest); to match with; to go well with
in the company of; accompanied by ...; as a group comprising ...; likes of ...
customer traffic; customers; custom
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
friendly; easy to get on with; easy to talk to; easy to like