open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
food universally loved by all citizens; comfort food
exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe
mom's home cooking; taste of mom's cooking; taste of home cooking; food like mom used to make
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels
useless; vain; aimless; idle
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
Japanese food; Japanese-style meal; Japanese cuisine
the life of the people; the people's living
divergence; alienation; deviation; estrangement; separation; detachment
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to pick up
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
charge (e.g. admission, menu item); cost; price
now that you say that; now that you mention it
to replace; to substitute; to shift; to change places
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
manly; sportsmanlike; pure (heart, actions, etc.); upright; (arch.) unsullied (e.g. scenery or object); (arch.) pure
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
gaining nothing by; getting nowhere by
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to cut corners; to be shoddy
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
experience is the best teacher; custom makes all things easy; you learn best by doing; practice makes perfect; (lit.) it is better to grow accustomed than to be taught
quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly
working one's employees hard; being a slave-driver
minivan; people-mover; 6-8 seat automobile with sliding door or doors
electric car; electric vehicle
hybrid vehicle (e.g. electric and gasoline)
going out to shop; going shopping; buying in quantity; buying wholesale; bulk purchasing
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
have a good day; take care; see you