to concentrate; to devote; to apply; to strain; to rack
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
briskly; quickly; promptly
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
interval; break; pause; spare moment
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
disclosure; exposure; revelation
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
while; during (the time when)
management; administration; operation; running (business); conducting
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (disciplinary action for a minor infringement of the rules of judo)
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
participation; joining; entry; adherence
tangent point; point of contact; contact (electrical, etc.); point of agreement; common ground
to increase; to add to; to augment
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
future (usually near); prospects
strategic arrangement of go stones; opening moves; preparation; preparatory steps; groundwork
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
silverware; silver tableware
sticky; syrupy; weakly (of a flame); gently (e.g. boil); dozing off; napping
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
stylish; smart; with a crack; crisply (e.g. fried, starched); tearing off; ripping off
thick (esp. paper, cloth)
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full