to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
Herculean task; next-to-impossible undertaking
therefore; for that reason; so; because of that
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
nine; nine years of age; twelve o'clock (old time system)
twenty-fifth day of the month; twenty-five days
fresh made; freshly baked; freshly roasted
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
undisputed; entirely; perfect
to adorn; to decorate; to dress up; to build up
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
twenty-seventh day of the month; twenty-seven days
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
to boil (something in hot water); to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)
juicy (i.e. having lots of juice or liquid); Okinawan rice gruel meal
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
match (contest); to match with; to go well with
light seasoning; mild flavour; bland taste
seasoning; flavour; condition; state; (state of) health; physical condition
general comment; Sohyo (General Council of Trade Unions of Japan)
multi-course menu; multi-course dining
item; article; dish; course; finest item
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
full up; to have had enough of something (both good and bad nuance)
neck; bottleneck; obstruction; neckline
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
twenty-eighth day of the month; twenty-eight days
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
thirtieth day of the month; thirty days
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
mention (in a document); record; entry; statement; listing
curse; spell; malediction