plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
way (of doing); manner; method; means
large serving; large portion
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
traditional Japanese meal brought in courses; tea-ceremony dishes
item; article; dish; course; finest item
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
to recall; to remember; to recollect
public morals; discipline; rules governing social behavior
first day returning to work after the New Years holiday; first task at a new job; newcomer's first job
originally; by nature; from the start
to dye; to colour; to color
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
frequently; often; (staring) fixedly; narrowly; closely
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
historical play; period drama
bad person; villain; scoundrel; wrongdoer; wicked person
bodyguard; bouncer; bar (e.g. on a door); bolt; stick or pole used for self-defence
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
it's no joke; gimme a break!
disorder; disturbance; unrest
vice; immorality; corruption
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
congratulation; celebration
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)