minute adjustment; fine-tuning
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to be prominent; to be conspicuous; to stand out; to be outstanding; to be remarkable; to be striking
while; although; (but) on the other hand; at the same time; opposite side; other side
(drink) at a gulp; with a gulp; in gulps
mirin; type of sweet rice wine used in cooking
black vinegar, usu. produced from unpolished rice; charred kelp or shiitake mushrooms ground and mixed with vinegar, used to dress raw fish and vegetables
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
difference; disparity; gap
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
throat; important part; vital area
to rise gradually; to rise slowly; to come up from below the stage (by being lifted up on the stage elevator)
stabbing to death; putting out
to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase; follow-up attack
in search of; in order to look for
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
secret; private; surreptitious
very popular; highly favoured
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
pretty girl who attracts customers to come inside a shop
round and cute (esp. of eyes); perfectly round and clear; vividly (moving; esp. of eyes); in a lively manner
male instincts; male frivolity
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse
to shake; to sway; to rock; to become unstable; to become unsettled; to be shaken
point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
to profit; to benefit (from); to benefit (someone or something); to be beneficial to; to make good use of; to take advantage of
open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
irritating; impatient; annoying; frustrating; vexing
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy