long time; long interval; for quite some time
source of revenue; financial supporter
measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
celebration; auspicious occasion
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
seasoning; flavour; flavor
relish; gusto; appreciation
it says ...; it reads ...; ... is written
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
to be unable to understand; to baffle one's understanding; to be beyond one's comprehension
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism
certain; some kind of; some sort of; of sorts
performance (as opposed to practice); going before an audience or on-air; game; match; high of the season; height (of summer, etc.)
evening deepens into night; the night wears on; night advances
merry voices (e.g. of children playing)
partner (esp. in manzai); companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
to restore one's energy; to restore one's spirits; to recharge one's batteries
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
to distribute; to portion out; to deal out; to separate (out); to pick out
exquisite flavor (flavour); delectable flavor; delicious flavor; delicacy; delectable dish
cutlet (usu. crumbed and fried)
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
location famous for production of something (usually food)
famous product; special product; speciality; specialty
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
to cramp; to be cramped; to get a cramp (in)
item; commodity; list of articles
faint; indistinct; dim; vague; subtle; delicate
to mix in (e.g. an ingredient)
round; circular; spherical; mellow (flavour, voice, etc.); mild; smooth
decision; determination; resolution