to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable
to boil down; to concentrate (soup, milk, stock, etc.); to reach a conclusion; to conclude a discussion
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
weariness; boredom; tedium; tiresomeness
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
dry taste (e.g. sake, wine); a liking for sake; one who likes sake; salty (taste); harsh; scathing
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
freely; generously; liberally; ungrudgingly; unsparingly
grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
full of ingredients; hearty; substantial
seasonal goods; seasonal items; item of short-lived interest; faddish product; ephemeral work
to swipe; to nick; to pilfer; to steal
novel; original; new; innovative
something out of the ordinary; variant; variety; person with an unusual character or background; unique figure; exceptional type
celebration; auspicious occasion
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; you can't solve a problem without making some sacrifice
unique; peculiar; singular
excelling; surpassing; outdoing
surface of the earth; ground surface
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
to catch fire; to provoke; to catch fire from; to be ignited
weight; heavyweight boxer
miser; penny-pincher; one who makes nigirizushi, etc.; handle; grip
to fasten (something or someone) to; to tie (to); to fix; to bind
strength; intensity; strong (e.g. glasses); powerful (e.g. lens); intense (e.g. fear)
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store