mapo tofu (spicy Sichuan dish of tofu and minced meat)
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
image; figure; figure; form; image
match (contest); to match with; to go well with
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
prawn; shrimp; lobster; crayfish
chicken wings filled with gyoza stuffing
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to begin; to set about; to start
plate (often as in "tectonic plate")
study; diligence; discount; reduction
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
making; forming; cultivating; form; appearance
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
official business; public business
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
private room; single (room); room for one; (toilet) stall
no-holds-barred party; free and easy gathering
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy