having a meal (before doing something); fortifying oneself with a meal
to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to buy (someone a meal, drink, etc.); to be extravagant; to live in luxury
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
first-rate; finest quality; the best
to smack one's lips (over a dish); to eat with relish
reserving (for exclusive use); (full) booking; chartering; block reservation
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at someone's expense)
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
thickness; profundity; depth; thickness; strong and tight group or wall of stones
extremely; very; really; super; so
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
sauce; Worcestershire sauce
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
ponzu mixed with grated daikon
sense of values; values; value system
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
federation; federal state; United States of America
one's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
liking; taste; fancy; wish; desire; choice
seasoning; flavour; flavor
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
establishment; settlement
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; community (of people with a shared trait, members, fans, etc.); scene; enthusiasts
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
now that you say that; now that you mention it
to like; to love; to be fond of
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
garnish (e.g. vegetables with a meat dish); trimmings; fixings; relish
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
taste; flavor; taste; liking
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
exactly; just; right (when); just (as); just (about to); on the point of
maker; builder; creator; farmer
ingenuity; inventiveness; creative originality
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem