packing; packaging; face mask; face pack; puck
elementary and middle school pupils
to like; to love; to be fond of
powdered cheese; cheese powder
curry (esp. Japanese curry); rice and curry
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
superficial; apparent; seeming; surface; cosmetic
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
to appear on the market; to be in season (e.g. fruit); to circulate widely; to make the rounds; to go around
(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
(all) at once; at the same time; in one go; right away; in an instant
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
to blurt out; to let slip; to say inadvertently; to come out with (e.g. nonsense)
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
Japan's best; number one in Japan
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
combination; arrangement; distribution; marrying off
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
to pile up; to stack up; to accumulate
stealthily; secretly; in secret
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
to try out the food at various restaurants
bento; Japanese box lunch
wisdom; intelligence; intellect
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization