gravure; photogravure; rotogravure; gravure picture
somewhat strong; fairly strong; fairly firm
chattering; chit-chat; (ladies) prattle
one breath; time of one breath; pause; break; (doing in) one go; doing without stopping
to rebuke; to scold harshly
manners; behavior; behaviour
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
fresh made; freshly baked; freshly roasted
(loaf of) bread; bread in a rectangular shape
thinnish; somewhat thin; weakish; on the weak side; rather light; rather pale
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key point; main point; weakling
crisp; crunchy; precise; clipped; brisk
moderate; proper; just right
to stimulate one's appetite; to whet one's appetite
enlightening; deep; meaningful; profound; subtle; rich in nuance
avocado (Persea americana)
chicken; coward; scaredy-cat; chicken
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; kissaten; traditional type of coffee shop with a retro atmosphere
morning; breakfast set (often a drink and toast); breakfast special; morning dress; morning coat
toast with adzuki bean paste and butter or margarine
exclusive; attached to; specialist
Viking; smorgasbord; buffet; smorgasbord (of things); hodge-podge
to eat (fodder, grass, etc.); to receive (a salary); to receive a stipend from one's lord
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
to rustle (in the wind); to sway; to stir; to blow gently (of the wind); to blow softly
entrusting; charge; delegation; authorization
running a government administration; managing a cabinet
low dining table; tea table
every ...; every other ...; at intervals of ...; with ... in between; ... apart
cat ears; nekomimi; character with cat ears; ears with soft earwax that has a slight smell
impromptu; improvised; extempore; instant (e.g. ramen)
favorite; favourite; habitually used
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
net auction; Internet auction; online auction; web auction
field ration; combat ration; ration pack