(the) whole; as a whole; in general; at large
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
to be helpful; to be useful
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
beforehand; in advance; previously
(inner) bottom of a pot; lingering recession
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
sense of uncertainty; lack of clarity; indecisiveness
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to peel; to skin; to pare
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
well; in good health; safe; free from accident
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
cooperation; collaboration
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
unidentifiable; unidentified
simmering; (boiling) gently
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
dashi (Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp)
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; use; dealing with (e.g. customers); management; disposal (esp. sale of goods)
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful