polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
fish having white flesh (e.g. tai, hirame, karei)
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
one may well say so, but ...; even more than
arm; skill; efforts; ability
association of reservists
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
very highly commended; highly lauded; very well-received; very popular
alcohol dependency; alcoholism
bad reputation; ill repute; bad name; (arch.) evil deed; (arch.) wrongdoing; (arch.) wrongdoer
to make a thundering sound; to make roar
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
curious; strange; unusual
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
when it becomes; when it comes to
tolerable; passable; adequate; so-so
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
purpose; utility; objective; way to use something
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
having enough of (food, drink, etc.); having one's fill; fully enjoying
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
waiting expectantly; waiting eagerly; looking forward to; long-awaited
black rotary-dial telephone
going through; going via; going by way of
home area; home town; local