pouring alcohol; person pouring alcohol (esp. a woman)
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
after a long time; for the first time in a while
some things are better left unsaid; silence is golden
to take up one's chopsticks (to begin a meal); to start to eat; to eat
deep-fried food (esp. chicken)
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into
strongish; somewhat strong
ginger (Zingiber officinale)
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
tartar sauce; tartare sauce
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
Western cooking; Western-style meal; Western-style food; Japanized Western cuisine
sauce; Worcestershire sauce
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
angrily; in a huff; high on marijuana; tender (to chew)
(it was) no bother at all; not at all; it was nothing
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
common people; ordinary people; masses
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
thuddingly; plumping down (like a heavy weight)
jealousy; roasted rice cake
seasoning; flavour; flavor
all of a sudden; suddenly; by chance; unexpectedly
light seasoning; mild flavour; bland taste
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
something's wrong (with someone); not right (in the head); not oneself; crazy; nuts
other people's affairs; somebody else's problem
dry; dry (tone, humour, etc.); unemotional; dry (of alcohol)