moustache; mustache; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
same trade; same business; same profession
(social) class; rank; grade
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
unmistakable; unquestionable; certain; evident
upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite
to stoop; to bend (e.g. one's knees)
esoteric Buddhism; Tantric Buddhism; Vajrayana; secret Buddhist teachings; Mikkyō
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to know a little bit about; to learn a little of
attractiveness; charm; amiability
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
secondary residence; vacation home; villa
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.); discipline; solidarity
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
to be easily mistaken for (something else); to be indistinguishable from; to look just like; (arch.) to intermingle; (arch.) to be in disorder; (arch.) to be in disarray
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
row; line; group (of peers); ranks (of); sequence; series (taxonomic rank)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
(large) house; residence; mansion
whole; entirety; to begin with; in the first place; ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")
sublime; noble; high-minded
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
guest room (at a hotel); guest cabin (on a boat); passenger cabin (on a plane); drawing room
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing
to smack one's lips (over a dish); to eat with relish
I, as a mere priest; this humble servant of Buddha
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to underestimate; to make light of
pie; tart; palmier (pastry)