to inlay; to insert; to plug in (to a formula); to immerse; to trick; to deceive
to fade (of a colour); to grow dull in color (colour); to lose vividness; to lose freshness; to grow stale
to like; to love; to be fond of
gas stove; gas cooker; gas range
cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob
long chopsticks (for cooking, serving, etc.)
hard fighting; hard struggle; fighting against heavy odds
heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah
annual (plant); first-year student
deputy director; assistant director; vice director; deputy general manager; assistant general manager; vice (general) manager
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
recipe; prescription (medical); how-to guide (e.g. crafts)
sample; specimen; pattern; model; example
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
to be in disorder; to lie scattered around
efficiently; skillfully; adeptly; adroitly; deftly
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
to hinder; to obstruct; to disrupt; to interfere with; to cause a delay
triangular bandage; sling; triangular kerchief; bandana; bandanna
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
(very) selfish; self-centered; self-centred; without consulting anybody (else)
branch office; agency; sub-branch
antique store; curio store
to be popular; to come into fashion; to be prevalent; to spread widely (e.g. disease); to flourish; to thrive
supply; supplying; replenishment
camouflage; disguise; pretense; feigning; masquerade
item; something that one "just has to have"
trade; buying and selling
deep-seated grudge; hatred
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; coffeehouse; cafe