materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from; to dodge (a question, blow, etc.)
considerably; fairly; quite; rather; pretty
fast-talking; rapid talking
use; utilization; utilisation; application
rumor; rumour; gossip; report
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
only; just; (ever) since; after; continuously; remaining (in a particular state)
to hand (over); to deliver in person
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
matcha; powdered green tea
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish
moderate; proper; just right
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
item; article; dish; course; finest item
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
to mix; to stir; to blend
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
overall; general; as a whole
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
taste; flavor; taste; liking
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
to dish up; to arrange (food) on a plate
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
reaction; response; reaction
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
oh; right; I see; OK; gotcha
to call (someone) to (the door, phone, etc.); to tell (someone) to come; to call up (on the phone); to invoke (e.g. a subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
time; labour; payment (for labour); pay; tedious job; troublesome job
comparatively; relatively
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
speciality; specialty; special subject of study; sole interest; single focus; concentrating exclusively on