triple jump; hop, step and jump
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
coverall apron; cook's apron
person of paramount authority; supreme wielder of power
peace (esp. of the world); tranquillity; calm
to be on the same wavelength; to think alike; to get along
understanding person; supporter
hullo there!; way to go!; bravo!
fresh made; freshly baked; freshly roasted
rice cakes; pounded mochi rice
to barricade oneself in; to hold (a fort, etc.); to shut oneself up; to be besieged; to dig in
facial gesture of pulling one's eyelid down and sticking out one's tongue
the proof of the pudding is in the eating; (lit.) evidence is better than debate
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
attentively; with great attention to detail (e.g. when teaching); patiently
to proceed with; to continue with; to move on; to go forward; to pursue
unskilled labor; simple labor; menial job
mincing; cutting; rapping (a percussion instrument); beating; shredded tobacco; interval
to feel uplifted; to be cheered up; to hearten; to be inspired; to be energized
five times (as much); quintuple; fivefold
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
craftsmanship; artisanship
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
moonsault (type of somersault)
seasoning; flavour; flavor
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
(feather) duster; dusting
working earnestly; sincerity; diligence; effort; pains
cooking, esp. frying or stir-frying; heating; tempering; -ware
to eat a mouthful; to take a bite
to become fraught with emotion
love between a parent and child; parent-child affection
to expose; to lay open (e.g. secret); to take apart; to disassemble; to kill; to murder; to dress (meat)
naked sword; drawn sword; shellfish removed from the shell