to see eye to eye; to be on the same wavelength; to talk the same language
hors d'oeuvre; appetizer; appetiser; starter
minority (i.e. being under age); minor; underage person
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup
alcohol or sake drunk during the meal (as opposed to aperitifs, digestifs, etc.)
basic tone; underlying tone; trend; keynote
promoting; increase; advance
taste; feel on the tongue; manner; demeanour; demeanor
source; origin; birthplace; release from prison; discharge from prison
brewing industry; distilling industry; wine-making industry
you could say; you might say; verging on the
(formal) meeting with a view to marriage; interview with a prospective spouse
thinking so highly of someone that you are blind to their faults; thinking the sun shines out of someone's eyes; being the apple of one's eye; loving someone dearly
to come fluttering in (e.g. leaves, snow, flowers, etc.); to come dancing in; to drop in unexpectedly; to happen unexpectedly
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
to be bloodcurdling; to be ghastly
strong-willed; strong of heart
innovative; liberal; reformist; progressive
thesis; essay; treatise; paper; article
dark history; dark past; something one wants to forget or pretend never happened
fundamental knowledge; the basics
being independent; becoming independent; standing on one's own feet (without the use of crutches, etc.)
separate; scattered; apart
biography of a brave fighter; heroic saga; chivalric romance; tale of one's heroism; episode of bravery; acts of violence
vision (of the future); foresight; large display screen; imagination; insight; (sense of) sight
beloved wife; cherishing one's wife
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
to go on about (one's love affairs); to speak proudly of (one's spouse, girlfriend, etc.); to speak fondly of
to touch (a person's) heart; to impress (a person)
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
as hoped for; as expected
(for a conversation) to wander from the subject; to get off track