prototype; model; pattern; archetypal
any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
light (flavor); lightly-seasoned; thin (porcelain, paper, etc.); thinly made; thin soy sauce; light soy sauce
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
plainly; clearly; vividly
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
if so; if it be so; in that case; then
money; coin; dough; moolah; brass
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
calm; graceful; quiet; mellow; damp; moist
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
secret (recipe, medicine, etc.); mysteries (e.g. of an art)
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
loose articles (not packaged with other things); bulk items; individual items; coins; small change
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden
describing; comparing; form; figure; personal appearance; one's face and figure
difficult to ...; hard to ...
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
audience (with a person of high standing)
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
gazing at (in wonderment)
emphasizes direct object of action
(as for (that)) thing; (given (that)) thing; matter; (it is a ...) thing; matter; fact
unexpected (joy, success, etc.); unanticipated; beyond what one hoped; beyond one's expectations
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
dear me; I mean; or rather
roughly; approximately; round about; cursorily; briefly; quickly
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)