tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to season (e.g. with salt); to flavour; to flavor; to lace (e.g. with whisky)
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
seaside; seashore; coast; coastland
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
both sides; two sides; double-sided
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
sea bream (Sparidae); porgy; tai (species of reddish-brown Pacific sea bream, Pagrus major)
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
good flavor; good flavour; delicacy; dainty
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
crispy; crunchy; tearing; ripping; spirited; energetic
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
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
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
crisp (not moist or juicy); crunchy; crunching sound (of walking on snow, frost, sand, etc.); doing skillfully and efficiently; doing quickly; (arch.) sound of pouring liquid
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
meat soup; bouillon; juices (from grilled meat); gravy
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
carrot (Daucus carota); Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...