to crush (with one's hands); to kill a proposal; to shelve; to table (remove from consideration)
to be confused; to be flustered; to be at a loss
disposal; scrapping; replacement; putting on the shelf; shelving
mailbox; letter box; letterbox; mail slot
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
faint; indistinct; dim; (arch.) few; (arch.) a little
to smell sweet; to be fragrant
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to make a lasting impression
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
sniff; sniff-sniff (esp. an animal); whining; whimpering
to lick all over; to run one's tongue over
intermission during a performance (e.g. variety show, play, sumo, etc.); temporary departure of an actor (between the first and second halves of a noh or kyogen performance, during which time they change costumes, etc.)
yuzu (Citrus ichangensis x C. reticulata)
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
vegetarian cuisine originally derived from the dietary restrictions of Buddhist monks
sea urchin; seasoned sea urchin eggs
shallows; shoal; rapids; current; position; place
prawn; shrimp; lobster; crayfish
Pacific bluefin tuna (edible fish, Thunnus orientalis)
sound effect for slurping back up excess saliva (e.g. as stimulated by desire for food)
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; nimbly; alertly
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
private; exclusive; secret
tightly; firmly; fast; sharply; keenly
court lady; lady-in-waiting
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
to choose the best; to select carefully; to handpick
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
to restore one's energy; to restore one's spirits; to recharge one's batteries