balsamic; balsamic vinegar
work of art or literature that brings fame
Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera)
spreading out like an open fan; becoming prosperous; folding fan; ceremonial folding fan
dish of vegetables, konnyaku, etc. simmered in soy sauce and water until the liquid is almost gone
broad bean (Vicia faba); horse bean; fava bean
crane and tortoise (symbol of longevity, artistic motif)
understanding; comprehension
short joke; quick one-liner; one-shot joke
Japanese sea perch (Lateolabrax japonicus, esp. referring to an adult); Japanese sea bass
YouTuber; YouTube celebrity
at the height (peak) of one's popularity
poêlé; poêler; butter roasting
garden eel; conger eel (esp. the common Japanese conger, Conger myriaster)
famous scene (in a movie or play)
projection; reflection; image; match; harmony
underling; newbie; small fry; newcomer
disagreeable; unpleasant; nasty; detestable; sarcastic; snide
bread roll sandwich with croquette filling
service industry; service sector
clear layer of fluid (at the top of a mixture); supernatant liquid; supernate
movie set; filming location
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
food covered in a thick starchy sauce (usu. made of kudzu or katakuriko flour)