funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
deadly serious; deadly earnest
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
(religious) precept; discipline; commandment; mitzvah
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
to cook (grains, e.g. rice); to boil; to simmer; to stew
simmering after steaming; simmering (in a small amount of broth); smothering; estouffade
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
to stifle a smile, yawn, etc.; to bite to death
wife; Mrs; proprietress; landlady; large women's size (clothing)
best friend; very close friend
extra (charge, fare, etc.); premium; bonus; (after a number) tenths increase
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
tall story; tall tale; cock-and-bull story
dramatization (e.g. of a novel); dramatisation; adaptation; dramatization; embellishment; exaggeration
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
very young bride; child bride; childish wife
The Tale of Genji (Heian period classic)
creation; production; creative work (novel, film, etc.); fabrication; fiction; invention
cold and heat; (degree of) temperature
cake or snack served with tea