as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
in swarms; in clusters; tediously; slowly
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
to draw (water, etc.); to scoop up; to pump up; to draw on (ideas) (from subordinates, the public, etc.); to take into account; to adopt
firm adherence to one's principles; chastity (of a woman)
matter of life or death; life-and-death problem
good-quality; superior in quality
famous brand of sake; choice sake
famous mineral water; famous spring; famous river
water; (drinking) water; night entertainment business; nightlife worker; racy; titillating
absolutely essential; indispensable; vital; critical
butter from cow's milk; storax (resin); styrax; toad venom
prudish; strait-laced; boring; square
affinity; feeling of closeness (with someone); feeling of kinship
drinking party; get-together
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
directly managed store (as opposed to a distributor)
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
heavily laden (of a branch); sagging; drooping; bent low
melon (esp. a muskmelon, Cucumis melo)
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
to fold up; to fold into layers
the skin (of a human being); warmth of the skin; body warmth
same quality; same nature; homogeneous
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
set of tools (implements); kit; outfit
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
to hum (a tune); to sing to oneself; to croon
floating; drifting; suspension; (arch.) wandering (about)
Java sparrow; Java rice finch (Lonchura oryzivora, Padda oryzivora)
low flame (cooking); low heat; simmering
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
diversion; putting something to another use
to illuminate; to shine a light on; to light up
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
concentration of mind; mental concentration (on some task)
damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy; depressing
starting point; starting line