eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
to be grateful; to feel grateful; to be thankful
to eat a mouthful; to take a bite
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
hungrily; greedily; voraciously; ravenously
preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking
full stomach; bellyful; (eat) heartily; to one's heart's content
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
nice; likeable; desirable
light eating; spare diet; not eating much
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
being on duty; person on duty
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
unexpectedly; surprisingly
twelfth day of the month; twelve days
to rule; to govern; (arch.) to see; (arch.) to look; (arch.) to watch
alarm clock; waking up; keeping oneself awake; type of candy given to a child after it wakes up from a nap
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
worn-out; shabby; seedy; wrinkled-up; threadbare
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
substance; real form; main part; main unit; this machine; this appliance; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
verbal message; word (from someone)