small (of a grain or berry, etc.); small (in stature); limited (in abilities)
continuously; continually; without a break; next; then; after that
making practical; making useful; implementing
in order; sequential; seriatim
sharp drop; plunge; nosedive; slump; (value or amount) plummeting
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)
close investigation; careful examination; scrutiny
circulation (esp. of documents); sending round
quantitative; concerning the quantity
systematic; organized; organizational
per capita basis; per capita rate; equal apportionment
percent; per cent; percentage
best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
to hold still; to hold in place; to calm down; to become steady (e.g. of nerves); to become fixed (e.g. of a gaze); to become glazed
sense of language; feeling of a word; impression a word makes; nuance
heat insulating material; lagging material
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
sense of values; values; value system
preparations for returning (home)
correction; looking over; touching up
boar meat hot pot; boar stew
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
preparations; preliminary arrangements; spade work; mise en place; groundwork
personification; impersonation; embodiment
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
Felidae (family comprising the cats)
to make an appeal; to urge
moving forward (e.g. plans); acceleration (e.g. of payment schedule); front-loading
being unable to laugh (at a funny but serious situation); forced to hold back laughter
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
boar meat hot pot; boar stew
great burdock (Arctium lappa); gobo
to handle; to operate (a machine, etc.); to deal with (an issue); to manage; to treat (someone); to deal with (someone)
kombu (usu. Saccharina japonica); konbu; kelp; any edible species from the family Laminariaceae
laconic; of few words; reticent; quiet
to eat a lot; to have a good appetite; appetizing
steamed bun; steamed bread