shoulder massage (performed by tapotement); tap on the shoulder (request to resign)
plan; meter; measuring device; (in) total; total (of)
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
autumn colours; fall colors; leaves turning red; red leaves; leaves turning yellow; yellow leaves; (Japanese) maple (Acer japonicum)
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
knitting wool; woolen yarn; woollen yarn
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
it seems so; that's what it looks like
sake jar; jar containing alcohol
to spread; to be propagated
traditional colour (color)
to give off a stench; to stink
staining method; staining techniques
paragraph; end; stopping place; conclusion
(short) rest; breather; break
established practice; custom
cooking class; cookery school
cutting in round slices; round slice; dividing into groups (e.g. by ability)
Gamblea innovans (species of deciduous tree); extremely spicy form of chili pepper; variety of high-quality green tea
oregano (Origanum vulgare)
garnish (e.g. vegetables with a meat dish); trimmings; fixings; relish
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability; utility; convenience
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
to emit; to spout; to spurt; to boil over
(wet) cough; (sound of) coughing
fierce; intense; severe; violent; strong; vehement