crowded; packed; crammed; cramped; filled; overflowing
work-in-progress; working state
to be in sight (e.g. a resolution); to have a clear idea; to have bright prospects
to exclude (someone); to shun; to ignore; to leave out; to ostracize
crispy; crunchy; tearing; ripping; spirited; energetic
white sauce; béchamel sauce
as you see; as you can see
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (gazing, staring); intently
collaboration; joint work
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
Kintarō; Golden Boy; Kintarō doll; diamond-shaped apron
aloof; proudly independent; standing apart; solitary
far away in the distance; in the far distance
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
hoot hoot; tu-whit tu-whoo; oh!; I see; huh!
snugly (into hole, container, etc.); tightly (fitting, covering); firmly; (with a) pop (i.e. sound of a cork, etc. being pulled out of a hole in one movement); with a plop; (fall) straight
to hit the bull's-eye; to go as expected; to succeed (e.g. of a plan); to strike one's fancy; to tickle one's funny bone
travelling alone; solitary journey
imposition (i.e. of rules, of a decision); compulsion
malice; ill will; bad air; noxious vapour; miasma
to have guts; to be plucky; to have nerves of steel
trough; gutter; water pipe; flume; chute
plump; rotund; chubby; entirely; completely; wholly
in swarms; in great crowds; in huge numbers; plentifully; a lot (of)
fried chicken (esp. American-style)
Chanmery (non-alcoholic sparkling drink with a flavour similar to champagne)
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
lead (in a cheer, toast, song, etc.); (someone's) lead; folk song and dance performed by a group; leader of a group of wind instruments (in gagaku)
crisply; with a crunch; refreshingly; sharply; (sitting) straight
to penetrate; to pervade; to spread
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
lack of innovation; stupidity
hors d'oeuvre; party platter; assorted food tray; catering platter