formality; social rules; social status; social standing; (arch.) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
finely cut strips (of vegetables); shredded vegetables
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
taste; palate; sense of taste
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
crisp; crunchy; precise; clipped; brisk
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
hop; hops (Humulus lupulus)
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
comparatively high; fairly expensive
season (e.g. fruit, fish); in vogue; popular; fresh
cooking; food preparation
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
rural beauty; rusticity; rustic beauty
control; check; restraint; inhibition
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
to hum (a tune); to sing to oneself; to croon
to leave a trail; to leave traces; to have a lasting effect
harmful insect; noxious insect; vermin; pest
society; public; community; social studies
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
soldier; combatant; warrior
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
famous product; special product; speciality; specialty
covering; protection; backing; relief
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
skating (esp. ice); skate; skates
guest seating (e.g. theater, stadium); passenger seat (e.g. taxi); audience
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
to soothe one's soul; to raise one's spirits
site; point on a map; spot