stew (esp. Japanese cream stew)
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
to become good-looking; to start looking appropriate (for something)
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
soaking (fabric) in lukewarm water (to soften and remove starch); desizing; moistening with steam; blanching (food); parboiling
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
lye; harsh taste; bitter taste; scum (on a soup, broth etc.); (excessive) self-assertiveness; strong individuality
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
to be born; to come into this world
intended use; intended purpose
plump; fleshy; chubby; (walking) slowly; with soft-footed steps (of toddlers, small animals, etc.)
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
tray; family; household; Obon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
eye color; eye colour; expression (of the eyes); look; countenance
to walk noisily; to walk loudly
juice; sap; soup; broth; (dipping) sauce
to drip; to drop; to trickle; to overflow (with freshness, beauty, etc.)
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
one step higher; one better; cut above; one up
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
annoying; infuriating; provoking; irritating; aggravating; vexing
at; in; at; when; by; with
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
range (of a rifle, missile, etc.)
passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating; (arch.) being well versed (in)
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
to give; to do (something) for
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
standing in a row; forming a line; alignment
magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
participation; joining; entry
applicant; candidate; person interested in doing something; person wanting to do something; interested party; volunteer
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)