very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to cease; to stop; to be over
chicken katsu; chicken cutlet
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
reception (telephone); listening (to a telephone)
child of the times; modern kid; kids of today; with-it youngster
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
subjectivity; subject (philosophical); ego; one's personal opinion; one's own idea
seasoning; flavour; flavor
manners; courtesy; etiquette
(sense of) taste; counter for food, drink, medicine, etc.
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
naturally-derived; naturally-occurring
wearisome; insipid; dull; irksome; wretched; vain
salt; common salt; hardship; toil; saltiness; cold
council (consultatory, advisory); board of trustees
all things must pass; all worldly things are impermanent
everything; anything; nothing
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
different culture; foreign culture
to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
setting up a stall or booth (bazaar, festival); opening a branch office; opening a store
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
profound; deep; unfathomable
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
tailor's (shop); dressmaker's shop; tailor; dressmaker
to wear (clothes) stylishly; to dress oneself stylishly