rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
story; tale; talk; discussion
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
time; hour; period; class
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
grilling on a skewer; spit-roasting
good flavor; good flavour; delicacy; dainty
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
reaching; attaining; arrival
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
beforehand; in advance; previously
declaration; proclamation; announcement
cooking; food preparation
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning