to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
(for the) first time in one's life
to be entwined; to be involved
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
to hang over; to cover; to lie over; to fall on one's shoulders; to become one's responsibility; to become a burden
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
to cover (smear, sprinkle) (with)
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
mixture of chocolate, cream and liquor, used in truffles, ganache, etc.
big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
(a) grain; (a) drop; (a) bead
to throw into; to toss into
full-bodied (e.g. wine, sake); rich; robust (flavor); full-flavored
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
feel on the tongue (of food or drink); texture
bitter (flavor); bitter (type of beer)
moderate; proper; just right
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
to some extent; to a certain extent
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
two grains; two drops; two bead
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)