question; inquiry; enquiry
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
sampling food; tasting; trying
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
to use and then throw away
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
nimono; food cooked by boiling or stewing
completely; fully; entirely
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
to prune; to trim; to reap (a crop) and put into storage; to harvest; to prune (a manuscript); to cut down
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
poor; needy; lacking (quantity and quality-wise); poor; scanty
high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
to be fated to; be linked by fate
ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run
eating house; restaurant that serves simple food
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
writing (e.g. as a profession)
foreign; abroad; overseas
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
simple and inexpensive restaurant; diner
fancy restaurant; expensive restaurant
primary significance; primary importance; first principle; absolute truth; ultimate truth
pride; boast; credit (to)