stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
nutriment; wholesome; savoriness; savouriness; rich food; nourishment
particularly; only; in the case of
to open one's mouth wide and eat heartily; to gulp down food
foreigner; foreign citizen; foreign national; alien; non-Japanese
un-Japanese in appearance or character
Japanese nationality; Japanese citizenship
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
to talk down; to corner someone in an argument
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
to taste; to try (food or drink)
light eating; spare diet; not eating much
be (that) as it may; having said that
to resolve; to make up one's mind; to decide
enlightening; deep; meaningful; profound; subtle; rich in nuance
the way one drinks; one's manner of drinking
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
main guest; guest of honor; guest of honour
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
no matter what happens; in any circumstances; at any price
quarrel; dispute; argument
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
figurative expression; metaphorical expression
mountain recess; deep in the mountains
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; shamelessly; brazenly
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
sea god; Poseidon; Neptune; sea; ocean
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
eyesight; vision; visual acuity