to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
fish-based cooking; fish dish
meat dish; meat-based cuisine
flowering; blooming; blossoming; flowering (of a civilization, talent, etc.); blossoming; blooming
appointment (to a position, job, etc.); being used for a role; promotion
(being) among close family or friends only; private (gathering of intimates)
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
(feeling of) indebtedness; feeling obliged
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
monetary; financial; pecuniary
mix-up; mistake; misunderstanding
dinner party; ceremonial dinner; dinner meeting (or lunch, breakfast)
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
(school) grade; year; class; grade; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
to speak sharply (e.g. during a heated discussion or argument)
going to a work location in advance; arriving a day early (e.g. for a film shooting); cutting into another person's wave (in surfing); surfing in front of another person; having the front door be the entrance (of a one-man bus); boarding a one-man bus via the front entrance
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
advance; moving forward; progress
pamphlet; brochure; leaflet
junior college; vocationally oriented post-secondary institution offering two or three-year programs
recruiting; job offer; job vacancy
leaflet; flyer; scattering; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
licensed chef; qualified cook
license; licence; permission; driver's license
method of cooking; way of cooking; cooking technique; recipe
accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable
obtaining (a qualification, right, object, etc.); acquisition (of land, property, etc.); gaining possession (of); getting; purchase
to get a (driver's) license
training; education; development; cultivation
work experience; professional experience; business experience; practical experience
(practical) business; business practice; business affairs; (actual) work
will; desire; eagerness; interest; drive; motivation
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
trembling with excitement