variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
ironically enough; as irony would have it; in a nice little twist
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only
porcelain; china; chinaware; ceramics; pottery
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something); drinking one's glass dry
muscles and bones; body build; physique; cartilage
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
formality; social rules; social status; social standing; (arch.) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
to become misty; to become hazy; to get blurry; to grow dim; to be overshadowed; to be upstaged
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
charming; captivating; bewitching; seductive; coquettish
freely; generously; liberally; ungrudgingly; unsparingly
(plain) hot water; boiled water
snowmelt; meltwater; melted snow
festival; feast; carnival
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
vocal sound; tone of voice
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
protection; advocacy; support; to protect (e.g. rights, etc.); to advocate (e.g. free trade, etc.); to support
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
vindictive; tenacious; persistent; spiteful; vengeful
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)