bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
tradition; legend; folklore
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
the way one drinks; one's manner of drinking
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
sweet-smelling; scentful; fragrant
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
good feeling; feeling good
to be able to eat; to be able to swallow
reverberation; swelling (of a hymn); lingering memory; aftertaste; suggestiveness (of a book, poem, etc.)
perfume; fragrance; aroma; balm; sweet scent
drinker; person who can hold their drink
no!; no no!; no, not at all
being dead drunk; drunken stupor
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
sweet words; smooth talk; cajolery; flattery; sycophancy
to pour into; to wash down; to insert (e.g. into a data stream)
famous brand of sake; choice sake
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
unopened (state); with an unbroken seal
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
down to earth; reasonable; able to deal with
one's manners; one's attitude
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
me, me, me; egotistic; ego-driven
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
drinking party; get-together