eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
death; the next world; to pass away; to die
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
to keep in mind; to memorize
to sit down at the dining table (with someone); to eat with company; to share a table
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
speaking voice; talking voice
soy sauce; soya sauce; shoyu
between (e.g. two people); face to face; hindrance; impediment; arrhythmic section of recitative; playing with only 2 players; prefix used for stress or emphasis
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
to snatch (from someone); to tear (away); to steal
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
chewiness; firmness; feel of food while being chewed; challenge (e.g. work, book); toughness
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
delicious; skillful; skilled; expert
to have a meal; to take a meal
since; henceforth; ever since
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
(husband and wife) both working; dual income
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
alone; by oneself; on one's own
secret; private; surreptitious
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to break into a smile; to smile broadly; to beam
to have sparkling eyes; to have shining eyes; to have a gleam in one's eyes
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services