preferential treatment; special treatment; discrimination; express delivery; special delivery
human usage; (for) use by people
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
unglazed pottery; bisque; bisque firing; seafood grilled without seasoning
stopper; cork; plug; tap; faucet; stopcock
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
to congratulate; to celebrate
lead (in a cheer, toast, song, etc.); (someone's) lead; folk song and dance performed by a group; leader of a group of wind instruments (in gagaku)
bubbliness (of a carbonated drink); sound of bubbles (of a carbonated drink); fluffiness (of a cake, souffle, whipped cream)
to run about; to rush about
import; importation; introduction; afferent
cola (carbonated soft drink); kola tree (Cola acuminata, etc.); cola tree
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
very strong person; brave warrior; veteran
holding out for a short while; putting up resistance for a while; briefly holding one's own
chugging (a glassful of) a drink in one go
extreme masochist; very masochistic
to be free; to be available
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
A wise man changes his mind, a fool never
outer surface; outward appearance; outside; outside; outer; outward
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
negative statute; law against something
phrase used as an adjective
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
sampling food or drink; tasting
famous brand of sake; choice sake
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious
a question from the emperor
turning another away at the gate or front door; refusing to receive a caller
official business; public business
Warring States period (of Japanese history, approx. 1467-1568 CE); Sengoku period; Warring States period (of Chinese history, 403-221 BCE); era of vicious competition