the recovery of lost territory; recovering (regaining) lost ground (one's former position); fence-mending
dying in vain; useless death; meaningless death
anguished; distressed; worried; horny
investigation (esp. in academic and scientific contexts)
for the present; for the time being; at present; in the meantime
with a start; with a jump
narrow; thin (sized); slender
to bungle; to make things awkward
cooking, esp. frying or stir-frying; heating; tempering; -ware
to deprecate oneself and praise the listener; to abase oneself
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
bed; berth; crib; cot; kip; bedroom
complete set; all; everything
fearfully; timidly; cautiously; nervously
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
to boost; to force up; to push up
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by
cold (attitude); indifferent; unsympathetic; aloof
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
innermost secrets (of an art or skill); mysteries; essence; heart
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
violence; assault; rough (e.g. handling); reckless; rape; sexual assault
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
angry; indignant; wrathful; enraged
comparatively; quite; rather
to persuade; to coax; to solicit; to seduce; to make advances; to make a play
heartbreak; grief; sorrow
spoony; spooney; having a soft spot for women
bringing; taking; carrying
covering; filled in; complete; total; cliched; clichéd; plaintext
affected; smug; pompous; conceited; snobby; pretentious
to irritate; to grate on one's nerves; to aggravate; to be galling; to be invidious
manufacturing method; recipe; formula
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin