lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with
growth period; growing season
to use excessively; to use too much; to spend too much; to overwork someone
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
somewhat below; slightly below
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
large serving; large portion
to be greedy; to devour greedily
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
pot; (arch.) typical name for a female servant in the Edo-period; working at night; female with symptoms of gender identity disorder (e.g. a transvestite)
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
cook; chef; tap; spigot; cock (male fowl); cock (penis)
omitting crucial steps; cutting corners; intentional negligence; tenuki; taking the initiative by ignoring the opponent's last move and playing somewhere else (in go)
seductive; carnal; troubling; difficult; anxious; uneasy
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
simmering; (boiling) gently
to be boiled; to be cooked
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
to be boiled down; to come to a standstill; to reach an impasse; to approach a conclusion (of a discussion, investigation, etc.)
to hand over; to surrender
to bolt down (food); to gulp down; to carry under the arm; to rake in; to rake towards one
wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly
to eat a mouthful; to take a bite
to become empty; to be emptied
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
to join; to be put together; to combine; to unite; to fit; to close (e.g. of a wound)
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
stealthily; secretly; in secret
fat (of meat); fatty meat
finely chopped fish or meat (sometimes seared first); mince; hitting (e.g. a drum); striking; bashing; criticizing
rare; uncommon; rare; lightly cooked; rhea (bird of family Rheidae); Rhea (Greek goddess)
drink at home with one's evening meal; dinner-time drink
safety zone; traffic island
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
plump; chubby; voluptuous
weak-headed; can't drink much; can't hold one's liquor; can't take one's drink; easily gets drunk
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)