sake made from rice or other cereal which is chewed before fermentation
napa cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis); nappa cabbage; Chinese cabbage
R; r; radius; curve; nth year in the Reiwa era (May 1, 2019-)
ideal; fit; fitted; fitting; suitable
small child; kid; kiddy; tot; rug rat; ankle-biter
order of arrival; first-come-first-served basis
to throw into; to toss into
to compete; to bid; to sell at auction
stray sheep; lost lamb; (fig.) person at a loss for what to do
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
boxing; packing into a box; something packed into a box
whirl of busyness; flurry of activity; being rushed off one's feet; having a very busy time (doing)
numbered tag; numbered ticket
to smash violently; to crush
perfect; complete; flawless
manager (e.g. of a business, an idol, etc.); in a sports team (esp. at school) someone who does the routine drudge work
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
business rival; professional jealousy
to be of help; to be useful; to go toward
pork miso soup; miso soup with pork and vegetables
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; charm; appeal
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
Gothic Lolita (type of fashion style)
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod
curtain raising; starting (e.g. play, concert)
great success; roaring business; busy; packed-out
scattering (e.g. dust in the wind, enemies before an assault); dispersal; flying off (in all directions); flying apart
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands