interests and preferences
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
composed expression; clear face
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
mysterious; bewitching; alluring; enticing; enchanting
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
place; room; margin; scope
vinegared dish; pickled dish
Japanese scallop (Patinopecten yessoensis); Yesso scallop
shellfish; seashell; shell
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
roasted pork fillet (often used in ramen)
to cut up; to cut and discard; to eliminate systematically (in fault-finding); to isolate
hors d'oeuvre; appetizer; appetiser; starter
store's appearance (esp. shop front, signs, etc.)
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
thousands; several thousand
opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
to be full-bodied (e.g. wine, sake); to be rich; to be robust (in flavor); to be full-flavored
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
fierce animal; beast of prey; big game