to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand
such; this sort of; like this
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
sun; saint; San (people); son
crown; diadem; bottle cap
famous product; special product; speciality; specialty
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
thickly; viscously; sleepily; drowsily; dozing off
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
an assortment; combination
a minute; moment; an instant; stubborn; hot-headed
undisputed; entirely; perfect
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
demi-glace (type of brown sauce)
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
but; however; provided that
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
full up; to have had enough of something (both good and bad nuance)
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
crispy; crunchy; tearing; ripping; spirited; energetic
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
notebook; memorandum; commonplace book
poetic sentiment; poetic interest; poetic inspiration