rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
curve; turn; curveball; curve ball; (wine) cellar
here and there; in places
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (suit)
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) han (unit of land area, approx. 595.8 m^2)
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to add up to; to advance (in price)
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
estimate (of costs); budget
accounting; finance; bill (at a restaurant); check; accountant; treasurer
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
round; circular; spherical; mellow (flavour, voice, etc.); mild; smooth
device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
drink at home with one's evening meal; dinner-time drink
to dilute; to water down; to thin; to soften (e.g. a statement, impression, etc.); to weaken (e.g. an effect); to tone down
ume liqueur; Japanese plum brandy; unripe ume infused in liquor (esp. shōchū) with added sugar
warming up sake; warmed sake
to warm (up); to heat (up); to sit on (an idea, plan, etc.); to keep to oneself; to renew (an old friendship); to take for oneself
warmed sake (to around forty degrees Celsius)
(another's) daughter; young lady
drinker; person who can hold their drink
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
freezing; cold storage; refrigeration
cold water; cold sake; cold; cool
to be kind to; to treat kindly
door; gate; opening; title page