to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
castella (type of sponge cake)
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
pip (spot on a die); small cube (esp. of food); die; dice
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
sesame seeds; sesame (Sesamum indicum)
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
sampling food; tasting; trying
sense of touch; sense of being touched; tactile sense
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
full-bodied (e.g. wine, sake); rich; robust (flavor); full-flavored
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
to become a (bad) habit; to get accustomed to
family; members of a family
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
in that manner; like that
plump ears (large, fleshy earlobes), said to bring good fortune
substance; real form; main part; main unit; this machine; this appliance; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
upmarket residential district; rich neighborhood
district; section; sector
to cross; to intersect; to associate with; to mingle with; to have a sexual relationship; to copulate
quiet (e.g. neighbourhood); peaceful; tranquil
housing district; residential district
Aomori (city, prefecture)
garden (esp. man-made); orchard; park; place; location
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi