exactly; precisely; just; just (like); as if; as though
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
memento (esp. of a deceased person); keepsake; heirloom; remembrance; souvenir
pot (esp. teapot, coffee pot); vacuum bottle; thermos flask
extraction; abstraction; selection (from a group); sampling
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
handmade; handcrafted; homemade; homegrown
mochi; small rice cake made from glutinous rice
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
it is assuredly (that) ...; can say with confidence that it is ...
of course; certainly; naturally
having no way of knowing; being completely ignorant of
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
troublesome (person, task, etc.); difficult; suffering; hardship; trouble
milk; infant formula; formula; condensed milk
to become popular; to grow in popularity; to catch on
import; importation; introduction; afferent
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
to meet fortuitously; to meet by chance; to happen across
port city; harbor city; harbour city
to start (something); to start up; to launch (a business); to boot (a computer); to launch (a program)
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
neophilia; love of new or novel things; one who loves new or novel things
customs (duties); duty; tariff
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
warm (treatment, reception, etc.); kind; cordial; hospitable; courteous; respectful
department (in an organization, company, etc.); division; club (at a school, university, etc.); team; part; portion
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
to vitalize (e.g. an industry); to invigorate; to energize; to establish (e.g. a company); to build up; to set up
to come (home) to one; to click; to ring a bell; to appeal to one; to speak to one; to impress one