excessive flattery; adulation
storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; pile of 3 cards of the same value in oicho-kabu
easy to deal with; tractable; manageable
interest; rights; concession
to suck up to; to curry up to someone
fine jewel; article of excellent quality; beautiful woman; beauty
skillful words; deceitful words; glibness
to spread its roots (of a tree, etc.); to take root (of an ideology, etc.); to put down roots; to settle down (in a place)
future; (future) prospects; bringing (from abroad, another region, etc.); bringing about; giving rise to
to forfeit; to confiscate; to call out; to summon
long time; long interval; for quite some time
source of revenue; financial supporter
measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
celebration; auspicious occasion
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
seasoning; flavour; flavor
relish; gusto; appreciation
it says ...; it reads ...; ... is written
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
to be unable to understand; to baffle one's understanding; to be beyond one's comprehension
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism
certain; some kind of; some sort of; of sorts
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
performance (as opposed to practice); going before an audience or on-air; game; match; high of the season; height (of summer, etc.)
evening deepens into night; the night wears on; night advances
merry voices (e.g. of children playing)
partner (esp. in manzai); companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
to smack one's lips (over a dish); to eat with relish
to restore one's energy; to restore one's spirits; to recharge one's batteries
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
to distribute; to portion out; to deal out; to separate (out); to pick out
exquisite flavor (flavour); delectable flavor; delicious flavor; delicacy; delectable dish
cutlet (usu. crumbed and fried)
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together