reason; circumstances; grounds; because of; due to; as a result of
tolerant; generous; lenient; broad-minded; magnanimous
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
few decades; many decades; several decades
presence; dignity; corpulence; obesity
confections; sweets; candy; cake
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling
bamboo steamer; steaming basket; wooden frame holder with reed base used to steam food over a pot; soba served on a small wickerwork tray; wickerwork tray (for serving soba)
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
two (long cylindrical things)
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
being produced in a particular region; local specialty
(ethyl) alcohol; spirits of wine
in good taste; tasteful; (person) of refined taste; of cultivated tastes
present (brought by a visitor); gift
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
had better ...; had better not ...
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
tone (of voice); manner of talking
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to learn; to study; to take lessons in
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
as much as one can; as much as possible
to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
tiger (Panthera tigris); drunkard; drunk; sot
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice
deep (hole, forest, snow, etc.); dense (e.g. fog); thick (e.g. weeds, woods); close (e.g. relationship); deep (involvement); intense (e.g. longing, flavor); severe
brutal; cruel; merciless; ruthless; cold-blooded
to have meaning; to be meaningful
absent-mindedly; absently; idly; in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper