surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather); nicely dry (laundry, air, etc.); crisply (fried, cooked, etc.); frankly; open-heartedly
light (flavor, color, etc.); simple; plain; frank; candid; easygoing
devil; evil spirit; genie
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
quickly prepared meal or dish
(one's) family; dependents; household; follower; retainer; underling
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
bowl (of rice); pair (of chopsticks)
division into equal parts; equal parts
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; contraction; atrophy
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to send (something) flying; to splatter; to drive (something) off
sound of the expulsion of soft matter mixed with water; diarrhea, etc. sounds; watery
to jump about; to jump around; to bounce about; to romp about
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
source; origin; birthplace; release from prison; discharge from prison
depressing; dark (e.g. story); grim (e.g. expression); irritating; annoying; tedious (work, person, etc.)
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
sobriety; soberness; sober face
to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business
sake brewery; wine cellar; bar; bar-room
shōchū; Japanese spirit distilled from sweet potatoes, rice, etc.
baumkuchen (German spit cake)
to row (a boat) to (a pier, shore, etc.); to reach (a goal after considerable effort); to arrive at; to (finally) manage to do
waking up; awakening; arousal; disillusion; disillusionment; awakening
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
distinction; difference (between two things); sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms); accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
wise person; virtuous person; sage; unrefined sake
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
spoiled; spoilt; ruined; wasted (chance, etc.); messed up; destroyed
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
to put on a bold front; to act big; to be unyielding; to act formally; to act stiffly
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
one more; another; not quite; close run; just falling short of success
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)