to appoint; to assign; to designate
base of the tongue; root of the tongue
self-questioning; to self-question; to rethink; to reflect on oneself
harassment (esp. in workplace); bullying; discrimination
official function; state function
choker (type of necklace)
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
later on; subsequently; by and by; after a while
chicken broth; chicken soup
lye; harsh taste; bitter taste; scum (on a soup, broth etc.); (excessive) self-assertiveness; strong individuality
to paint (draw) a picture
artistic taste; aptitude for painting; ability to appreciate art; desire to paint
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
scrawl; scribble; graffiti; doodle
(appearance while) in pajamas (pyjamas)
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
painter; artist; drawing pictures; doodling; painting
cutting ingredients into decorative shapes (e.g. vegetables)
homemade bento containing food decorated to look like cute characters (from anime, etc.)
dietary education; nutrition education; food education
cultivation of aesthetic sensibility; education in good taste
latch; clasp; catch; check; fastener
accompanying; being accompanied by; going with
bucket maker; well maker; cooper; hooper
to outwit; to outsmart; to counterplot; to pierce something all the way through
role of a villain (film, drama, etc.); bad-guy role; social outcast role
La France pear (var. of French pear); Claude Blanchet pear; La France rose
commercialization; commercialisation
menu; bill of fare; program; programme; schedule
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
noodles with duck meat and Welsh onions