to cut and divide; to cut up; to cut into pieces; to distinguish (e.g. facets of a problem); to isolate
to pick; to pluck; to snip; to cut; to nip
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
to expedite; to encourage; to spur (on)
to pickle thoroughly; to pickle a large amount
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
finish; end; completion; result
horrible; deadly; punishing; murderous
to be sticky; to be stringy; to be glutinous
sugar content (e.g. in degrees Brix)
high-quality goods; luxury item
menu; schedule; program; menu
super-sweet; sickly-sweet; overly kind; overly soft (on someone)
straight (from one place to another); going right onto; on the way; simultaneously; incidentally; directly
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; confusion
seasoning; flavour; flavor
stimulus; stimulation; impetus; impulse; excitement; thrill
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
reflection (of light); reflection (of society, attitudes, etc.); application (of an update, changes, etc.); taking effect
making no progress; getting nowhere; remaining unsettled
troubled face; worried expression
wonder; admiration; being struck with admiration
to mix; to stir; to blend
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
colourful; colorful; multicoloured; various; varied; variegated
in the end; finally; after all; ultimately
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)
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
to taste; to taste of; to have a taste
general; popular; common; typical
regional cuisine; local cuisine
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key point; main point; weakling