simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
that's a different matter; that's a different story
to attack; to assault; to assail
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
to backfire; to have a harmful result
not long has passed since ...
out of necessity; with no other option; perforce; unavoidably; reluctantly; unwillingly
dynamic visual acuity; DVA; kinetic vision; ability to identify objects in motion
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
backhand blow; backhand chop; backfist (karate)
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
coming to a store (restaurant, bar, shop, etc.)
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
evaluation; criticism; commenting on; assessment; estimation
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
famous product; special product; speciality; specialty
item; article; dish; course; finest item
chawanmushi; savoury steamed egg custard with chicken, mushrooms, etc. (savory)
prawn; shrimp; lobster; crayfish
special order (goods); custom (made); bespoke
normal temperature; room temperature; constant temperature; fixed temperature
warm and fluffy; soft; steamy hot (food); hot and flaky; feeling mentally tired; feeling of tired relief or accomplishment after effort or perseverance
(food that meets one's) taste; treatment
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct