secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
par (in golf); equivalence; face value; parity
in a few days; in the near future; soon; one of these days
to eat too much; to overeat
sultry; sweltering; stuffy; uncomfortably hot-looking (clothing, etc.); stuffy-looking
soba in hot broth; soba without any trimmings
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
growth period; growing season
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at somebody's expense)
to abbreviate; to omit; to take; to capture
combination; assortment (of goods); assorted basket or box (e.g. of chocolates)
neighborhood association; neighbourhood association
to be rich in; to abound in; to be abundant in; to be rich; to be wealthy
small-format paperback book; pocket paperback
to feel like; to feel inclined to do
pure literature; belles-lettres
love romance; love story; romance; romance story; romantic fiction
to win the prize; to win the ring
bad ending (in a film, novel, etc.); unhappy ending
propagation (e.g. a religion); proselytizing; missionary work
counter for birds, rabbits, etc.
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
to decorate; to prettify; to attach a decorative sticker, cover, bauble, etc. to a cell phone, notebook, slippers, etc.
to be at a loss for words
to stick up (hair, etc.); to stand up straight; to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand in one place, doing nothing in particular; to stand around
origami; art of paper folding; hallmark; certificate of authenticity
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
calculating; sly; cunning; flirty; flirtatious
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
full stomach; bellyful; (eat) heartily; to one's heart's content
to feed (e.g. an animal on oats); to let eat; to support (e.g. a family); to provide for; to inflict (damage); to deal (e.g. a blow)
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt