absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
ocelot (feline, Felis pardalis)
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
busyness; a lot of things to do; frequent use; heavy use (of); many uses
tea party; get-together; tea ceremony
elbowing (someone); rejection; rebuff
to grow restive; to begin to act violently
guts; pluck; nerve; spirit
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
to fall off; to tumble down
taste; liking; preference
reason; logic; sense; natural way of things
noshi; long thin strip of dried abalone in folded patterned paper, attached to a gift
to be compatible; to get along well
helmet (of a warrior); headpiece
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
to dislocate one's back; to be unable to stand up due to fear or surprise
to have guts; to be plucky; to have nerves of steel
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
pleased to make your acquaintance
developing (e.g. industry, town, economy)
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
freezing; cold storage; refrigeration
feel on the tongue (of food or drink); texture
sweet and sour; bittersweet
another helping; second helping; seconds; command to have dog place its second paw in one's hand
to compare (e.g. notes); to exchange (e.g. views, opinions)
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
with a clang or a clink; tinkle
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
worthy of special mention
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command