to start work (on); to undertake; to start committing a crime; embarkation; launch
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
to let out a roar (hum, groan, moan); to produce a loud noise
first time; first innings; initial attempt; first; initial
work of art the creator has confidence in; work one is proud of
poor excuse (of a); nearly non-existent; barely sufficient; token (effort, etc.); symbolic
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
openly; squarely; directly; to a person's face
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
likes and dislikes; pickiness (about food); choosiness; fussiness; tastes; preferences
eradication; extermination; destruction; suppression
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
taking a philosophic view; looking at the long term; farsightedness
to watch over; to watch attentively
plump; rotund; chubby; entirely; completely; wholly
nimono; food cooked by boiling or stewing
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
katsuobushi; small pieces of sliced dried bonito
soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; soy
manufactured goods; finished goods; product
smoked food; smoking (fish, meat, etc.); smoked
manufacturing; processing; treatment; machining
dashi (Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp)
vague recollection; faint memory
measurement error; calculation error
describing; comparing; form; figure; personal appearance; one's face and figure
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
authenticity; credibility
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
determination; resolution
modern person; people of today
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to investigate thoroughly; to examine closely; to probe into; to be obsessed with a thought; to brood over; to worry about
trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort