to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
slip of the pen; mistake in writing; misspelling; lapsus calami
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
to head home; to leave for home
in that respect; on that point; in that regard
behind others; losing out to others
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
to hit a nerve; to go for the throat; to touch a sore spot
pretending not to recognize (recognise); feigned ignorance
whispering; murmuring; subdued
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
to talk down; to corner someone in an argument
lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
thrifty person; frugal person; economizer
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
bowl; pot; flowerpot; crown; brainpan
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
preserving in sugar; food preserved in sugar
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)
even though it is not; despite not
cutting in round slices; round slice; dividing into groups (e.g. by ability)
distorted; crooked; oval; elliptical shape; round, wooden container for cooked rice; oval coin
crunchy; gritty (sand, pebbles, etc.)
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful