rough deposits; rough surface; roughness
failing mark; failing grade
to take pains; to take time for someone; to do work for someone; to go to trouble for someone
first challenge; first try
flour; meal; powder; dust
to leave to one's imagination
cooking practice; (school) cooking class
(young) seductress; temptress; little devil; imp
matter for great congratulation
beautiful; lovely; heartwarming; beautiful
degeneration; retrogression
to become like a different person; to have a change in personality
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate
complimentary ticket; courtesy card; discount coupon
1000 sheets (of paper); many pages; book tripe; bible tripe; leaf tripe
to be put at a disadvantage; to get the short end of the stick
person of doubtful origin
pedigree document (for animals); pedigree paper
interest; appeal; attraction; fun
good flavor (flavour); good taste; umami (fifth category of taste in food); skill; cleverness; profit
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
stealthily; secretly; in secret
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
factory; plant; mill; workshop
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord in one's heart
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
appearing in unexpected places and at unexpected moments; elusive; phantom
one step higher; one better; cut above; one up
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
inveigling; ensnaring; enticement; cajoling
to soothe one's soul; to raise one's spirits