to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
new development; new discovery
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
wagashi; traditional Japanese confectionery
party (political); person who is fond of; fan of
retainer; attendant; escort
court lady; lady-in-waiting
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
grandfather (may be used after name as honorific); male senior-citizen (may be used after name as honorific)
person who prefers sweet things to alcoholic drinks; person with a sweet tooth
aburaage; thin deep-fried slices of tofu; frying in oil; deep-fried food
crispy; crunchy; tearing; ripping; spirited; energetic
grated daikon; daikon grater
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
to eat up (completely); to put down (a rebellion); to suppress; (arch.) to make flat; (arch.) to level out
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
knowing; (an) acquaintance
exceedingly; extremely; exceptionally; unexpectedly
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
to dye; to colour; to color
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
very short and stout; small but quite wide around
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand