resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely
consumption tax (incl. sales tax, VAT, excise duty, etc.)
tearing; ripping; crunching; munching; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
patronizing; expecting gratitude in return; acting like one is doing someone a favor; condescending
imposition (i.e. of rules, of a decision); compulsion
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
it hasn't been long since
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
self-assessment; self-evaluation; self-rating; self-esteem
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
very likely; very probable
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
essence; true nature; substance; reality
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
clear; plain; distinct; obvious; evident; articulate
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
bowl of rice with food on top
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to hinder; to obstruct; to adversely affect
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
as if; as it were; as though; right then; just then; at that moment
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
to think; to use one's head; to exercise one's brains
another dimension; different level; whole other level
large serving; large portion
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
impudent; shameless; brazen
barren; sterile; infertile; unproductive (e.g. discussion); fruitless
the most; the best; peerless; the greatest; first-rate
inadvertently; for no special reason; truthfully; unexpectedly; after realizing; without knowing