to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
(set of) facial features; looks
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
independence; self-reliance
elegant; graceful; refined
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
thought; consideration; thinking
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
red bean paste; red bean jam; kudzu sauce; filling (of a dumpling, etc.); filling; stuffing
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
to speak; to hear a voice
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
greatly; very much; thanks a lot
just a minute; small quantity
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet (Twitter)
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
Kansai; region consisting of Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and surrounding prefectures; Kansai; south-western half of Japan (during the feudal era)
glutinous rice flour; sticky rice flour
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
deep; profound; dense; thick; close (relationship); intense; strong