to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
Chinese cooking; Chinese food
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
cheongsam; qipao; mandarin dress
slit; slitting (slicing a sheet of paper, metal, etc. into narrower strips)
sleeveless (garment); sleeveless haori
dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
exotic mood; exotic atmosphere; exoticism
origin; (arch.) appearance of an auspicious sign that one will receive a divine mandate to becoming emperor; (arch.) birth of an emperor or his ancestors
home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning
import; importation; introduction; afferent
8000; eight thousand; many
the future; future prospects
being very popular; being in great demand
to be mentally fatigued; to tired to the bone
eternal; everlasting; unchangeable; invariant
brick and mortar business; bricks and mortar business; physical retail store (rather than online)
diversified management; diversification
to start with the looks; to get the trappings right as the first step; to start (at the wrong end) by focusing on the superficial
qipao; cheongsam; mandarin dress
high-class restaurant; high-end store
in proportion to; according to; depending on
good quality; fine quality; superior quality; high quality
interests and preferences
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
to keep up (appearances); to put up (a good front); to smooth over (a mistake, fault, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
space; room; unused land; room (for reconsideration, doubt, etc.); leeway; margin
vinegared dish; pickled dish
roasted pork fillet (often used in ramen)
hors d'oeuvre; appetizer; appetiser; starter
store's appearance (esp. shop front, signs, etc.)
to be full-bodied (e.g. wine, sake); to be rich; to be robust (in flavor); to be full-flavored
fierce animal; beast of prey; big game
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
pleasure; supreme pleasure obtained by freeing oneself from earthly desires