offering (e.g. to the gods); votive offering
precipitation; deposition; settlement (e.g. of sediment)
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
programme; program; plans; arrangements
preparations; preliminary arrangements; spade work; mise en place; groundwork
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester
way (of doing); manner; method; means
morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
three kinds; three varieties
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
plural; multiple; plural (number)
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. someone's head); to pour liquid (on something); to dash liquid (over something); to plate (something) with metal; to cover (with a dental crown); to add (e.g. music to a video)
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
spirit; determination; pluck; mettle
pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.); squash
cold vegetable hors d'oeuvres in Chinese cuisine
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to pick up
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
hit (film, song, book, etc.); bestseller; blockbuster
work of art the creator has confidence in; work one is proud of
(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied (e.g. physics, linguistics, research)
familiarity; intimacy; acquaintance
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
wafer cake filled with bean jam; (in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of
ice; ice cream; ice pop; ice lolly; cold; iced (e.g. iced tea, iced coffee); ice (stimulant drug)
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
skillful handling of a kitchen knife
as always; as ever; though it's always the case
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
diet; dieting; losing weight (through dieting, exercise, etc.)
summertime; summer season