to melt; to liquefy; to dissolve (in a liquid); to bring into solution; to lose (money; through gambling, etc.); to squander
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to rise (of smoke, steam, etc.); to go up
to be torn off; to come off; to be torn to pieces; to be torn to shreds
there in body, but not in spirit; distracted; in one ear and out the other
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
handmade; handcrafted; homemade; homegrown
set meal; special (of the day)
freshly boiled (rice); freshly cooked; steaming; piping hot
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
entertainment; amusement; fun
hole; hole; cup; (electron) hole
grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
kitchen table; kitchen counter; working surface
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
grasping one's chopsticks the same way one might hold a walking stick (a breach of etiquette)
to cut and divide; to cut up; to cut into pieces; to distinguish (e.g. facets of a problem); to isolate
isolation; segregation; separation; quarantine
going straight (to); going direct; unwavering action; decisive action; upright conduct
reproachful; resentful; spiteful
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
grasping (with one's bare hands); holding; grabbing; seizing; catching
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
well-cooked; well-done; browned
egg white; white-fleshed fish (e.g. tai, hirame, karei); white meat; sapwood
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
tingling; stinging; pungently
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)
(sense of) rivalry; competitiveness
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
to puzzle over; to think deeply about; to rack one's brains over (wrack)
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
straight ball (pitch); direct (e.g. question); blunt
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions