subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
to produce (e.g. movie, play, show, event, musical recording, etc.); to design (e.g. new commercial product, restaurant concept, etc.); to create; production; creation; design
leading actor; star; leading figure; central figure; key figure
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally
beard (esp. on the chin); goatee
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
marimo (variety of algae, Cladophora aegagropila); round green algae; Cladophora ball; lake ball; moss ball
decider; person who decides; decisive factor; clincher; key
observation; survey; measurement; opinion; prediction; thinking
bridal night; first night; first watch of the night
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
assistant (esp. in show business or sumo); attendant; chaperon
protest; refutation; pleading
admiration; appreciation; enjoyment; viewing (for pleasure)
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
person who has rendered distinguished service
setting a place; setting the table
young; fresh; inexperienced; tender
magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
impertinent; impudent; saucy; cheeky
skirmish; brush (with the enemy); minor battle; squabble; (petty) quarrel; argument
to induce sleep; to cause drowsiness
bright (weather, mood, voice, etc.); clear; fine; beautiful; glorious; splendid
teacher's desk; teacher's lectern
advance guard; vanguard; avant-garde; forward (player)
mawashi; belt; mantle; cape; gang rape
several men, several minds; everyone has his own (ideas, tastes, interests, etc.); different strokes for different folks
uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual