Acanthopanax sciadophylloides (species of flowering plant related to the aralias)
to be moreish; to have a quality that encourages you to eat (drink) more of them after; to have lingering effects
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
crisp (like a pickle); crunchy; firm (musculature); stiff (shoulders, neck, etc.)
chewiness; firmness; feel of food while being chewed; challenge (e.g. work, book); toughness
beautiful; good; excellent
starting field which contains the November and/or December 20-point card
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
meat soup; bouillon; juices (from grilled meat); gravy
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
smell and taste; flavour; flavor
for two people; (work) of two; (meals) for two
to put into the mouth; to eat
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
possessing (what is required); having; fulfilling (conditions); satisfying (requisites); being endowed with
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
to top up (drinks, water, rice, etc.); to replenish
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
to be prominent; to be conspicuous
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
sitting cross-legged (i.e. Indian style)
shallows; shoal; rapids; current; position; place
womanly; ladylike; feminine
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
to attract; to be used to
falling heavily (of rain, snow, etc.)
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
accompaniment for traditional performances (noh, kabuki, etc.); orchestra; band
old Japanese court music; gagaku