formal; orthodox; in earnest
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
direct transmission (of mystery, skill, secret, etc.); initiation
recipe; prescription (medical); how-to guide (e.g. crafts)
hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)
lying down and getting up; waking; getting up; living (with); staying (with)
caller; visitor; company; guest
having an aptitude (for); having a talent (for)
premodern; old-fashioned; outmoded; antiquated
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to serve; to dish up; to dish out; to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn
to eat a mouthful; to take a bite
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to crunch; to masticate; to simplify; to explain plainly
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
(table) napkin; serviette; sanitary napkin; sanitary pad
dust; trash; garbage; negligible amount; tiny bit; hustle and bustle (of life)
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
young bird; chick; fledgling; hina doll; doll displayed during the Girls' Festival
middle of the night; dead of night
many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
favorite pupil; favourite pupil; teacher's pet
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
drip; fall drop-by-drop; suddenly (of drops of water)
imperfect; incomplete; faulty; defective
superior; superiors; senior
to follow in order; to go through step-by-step