bizarre; strange; weird; grotesque
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
rumbling (of thunder, one's stomach, etc.); grumbling; rolling (of something large and heavy); tumbling; all over the place; everywhere; idly
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
type; pattern; model; epitome; exemplar; archetype
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
very much; exceedingly; extremely
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
container made by cutting a piece of bamboo lengthways; bamboo tube; bamboo cylinder
to spill; to drop; to grumble (about); to complain (of); to let (one's feelings) show
canteen; flask; water bottle; thermos
hearsay; learning by hearsay
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
guard; sentinel; garrison
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
pass (e.g. backstage pass); permit (to pass or travel); laissez passer; passport
dwelling; house; residence; living; life
special grade article; superfine brand
knothole; peep-hole; (fig.) bad eyes; tunnel vision
the ostentation (bad taste) of the nouveau riche; air of vulgar prosperity
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
to follow (a road, path, etc.); to trace; to follow (a clue, scent, tracks, plot, etc.); to trace (a route, history, family tree, etc.); to head towards (of a situation); to go in the direction of
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
to taste and compare several dishes (or foods) of the same type
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
perquisite; perk; side benefit; emoluments
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
kitchen knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
floatingly; driftingly; softly; gently; restlessly; uncertainly
walnut (Juglans spp., esp. Juglans regia)
chewiness; firmness; feel of food while being chewed; challenge (e.g. work, book); toughness