schoolchild without lunch
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
opposite; reverse; contrary
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
number of times; frequency; count
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
playing to the gallery; grandstanding; ad hoc; haphazard; dress rehearsal
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
kitchen knife; carving knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
iron rod; iron bar; iron club; horizontal bar (gymnastics)
cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
to become good-looking; to start looking appropriate (for something)
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
soaking fabric in lukewarm water (to soften and remove starch); desizing; moistening with steam; blanching (food); parboiling food
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
lye; harsh taste; bitter taste; scum (on a soup, broth etc.); (excessive) self-assertiveness; strong individuality
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
to be born; to come into this world
intended use; intended purpose
plump; fleshy; chubby; (walking) slowly; with soft-footed steps (of toddlers, small animals, etc.)
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
to walk noisily; to walk loudly
to drip; to drop; to trickle; to overflow (with freshness, beauty, etc.)
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
one step higher; one better; cut above; one up