bulky; massive; thick; heavy
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
base (military, expedition, etc.)
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
(being in) the red; deficit; red letter; red writing; corrections (by a teacher or proofreader) written in red
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
matcha; powdered green tea
manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
contrivance; managing (to raise money); one's financial condition
public finance; financial affairs; financial situation
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
regular; normal; formal; legal; established; legitimate
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
society; the world; the times
to taste; to try (food or drink)
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
question; inquiry; enquiry
soft to the touch (e.g. fur, feathers); fluffy; to stroke (something fluffy); to rub; to pat
leading; guiding; commanding