this is why; this means; it is the case that
that's the way it is; such is life
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
tolerable; passable; adequate; so-so
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
colour; color; hue; tints
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
rolled egg; rolled omelette (omelet); fried egg; frying pan for making rolled eggs
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
until now; so far; up to the present
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
innocence; insentient (i.e. plants, inanimate objects, etc.); free from obstructive thoughts; to pester someone (for cash, etc.)
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
serious; not joking; straight
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal