to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
strained bean paste; smooth anko; fine-grained sweet bean paste
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
make-up; makeup; cosmetics; decoration; dressing; veneer
confections; sweets; candy; cake
moderate; proper; just right
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to come loose; to come untied; to come undone; to loosen up (e.g. tension)
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
intricate; elaborate; complicated; complex
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
know-how; expertise; the ropes; the knack
to buy (stock, materials, etc.); to purchase; to lay in; to get; to obtain
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
hot (to the touch); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
thermos bottle; vacuum flask
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; frond; foliage
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
perfect; ideal; completely satisfactory; leaving nothing to be desired; faultless; impeccable
high-quality green tea; jewel-like dewdrop
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
not a little; not a few; considerable
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination