to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain; to grasp (a point)
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)
leaving (a decision, job, etc.) to someone else; entrusting; leaving the choice of a meal to the chef; omakase
to say; to be pleased to say
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
hair loss; hair removal; epilation; depilation
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou dynasty Chinese army)
underarm hair; armpit hair
come (on); come now; all right; right; well; hmm
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
to make a lasting impression
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
washing; laundry; relaxation; rejuvenation; melting away (of worries, fatigue, etc.)
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
panty-less; wearing no underwear
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
gourmet food; delicious food; dining on gourmet food; following a lavish diet; living as an epicure
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
longer direction; longitudinal direction
tightly (packed); densely; closely; crammed
to dish up; to arrange (food) on a plate
what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
(seat at) the head of the table; seat of honour (honor)
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl