playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
to be; to come; to go; to be (doing)
bowl (wooden); counter for bowls of food or drink
grotesque; bizarre; weird; grotesque (style)
innumerable; countless; numberless
mortal enemy; object of fierce hatred or intense aversion; (lit.) one's parent's killer
sky; air; ether; firmament; the heavens
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
to rise (steeply); to tower; to soar
creative cookery; creative cuisine
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
regular customer; regular patron; regular visitor; constant companion
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
it's been a long time; long time no see
to become animated; to liven up; to become active
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
kitchen; galley; (Internet) troll
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
popular person; favorite; favourite
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
to like; to love; to be fond of
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
mackerel (esp. the chub mackerel, Scomber japonicus); server (esp. in an online game)
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
meal (e.g. lunch, dinner); diet
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
washing; laundry; relaxation; rejuvenation; melting away (of worries, fatigue, etc.)
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
control; management (e.g. of a business)
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
fly in the ointment; small flaw in otherwise perfect object; only trouble; only fault