(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
to show off; to make a display (e.g. of wealth)
reverberation; swelling (of a hymn); lingering memory; aftertaste; suggestiveness (of a book, poem, etc.)
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect
compilation (of a text); editing; volume (of a text); completed literary work
Chūōkōron (monthly literary magazine)
to have one's name entered (in a list)
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
to pour drinks for each other; to drink together
anciently; formerly; old times; a long time ago
middle and high school; medium and high (level)
alcohol; (alcohol-based) hand sanitizer
manufacturing method; recipe; formula
summertime; summer season
high temperature and humidity
chief brewer at a sake brewery
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
disassembly; dismantling; factorization; decomposition; resolution; deblocking
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
the extraordinary; the unusual; the unexpected
treat; banquet; feast; (arch.) running about
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
elegance; taste; refinement
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
going into battle; departure for the front
teahouse; (Edo period) rest stop; (geisha) teahouse; establishment where patrons are entertained by geisha; tea house (that sells tea); tea dealer
increase; rise; growth; addition; increment