absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
full-bodied (e.g. wine, sake); rich; robust (flavor); full-flavored
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
being universally acceptable; being suitable for all; being popular with many people
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
creation; production; creative work (novel, film, etc.); fabrication; fiction; invention
out of range; outside the limits (of...); outside (a) range; outside the scope
to pile up; to accumulate
household head; master; host (e.g. of a tea gathering); husband
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time
inscription; epitaph; (manufacturer's) engraved signature; motto; maxim
special order (goods); custom (made); bespoke
print; printing; (printed) copy; handout; flyer
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
once-in-a-lifetime encounter (hence should be cherished as such)
once in a lifetime; once in one's life
to show one's affection; to express one's love
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
to be impressed; to greatly admire
expert; professional; master; woman in the nightlife business; demimondaine; geisha and prostitutes
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
tea-ceremony procedures; skill; dexterity; (arch.) you
apologies for the crude food
military officer; naval officer
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
study; diligence; discount; reduction
stability; steadiness; equilibrium