faint; indistinct; dim; (arch.) few; (arch.) a little
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
to be a matter of life or death
salty; calculating; stingy; scowling; grimacing; hoarse
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
to cover (smear, sprinkle) (with)
the Horse (seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Horse (around noon, 11am-1pm, or 12 noon-2pm); south; fifth month of the lunar calendar
successfully; nicely; (yummy) food; yum-yum
to shoot dead; to bring down (an animal); to win (a prize, someone's heart, etc.); to make one's own
to build (a fire); to make; to start; to light
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
to boil; to heat; to excite; (arch.) to melt (metal)
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
to dish up; to arrange food (on a plate)
boiling with salt; boiling in salty water (e.g. vegetables)
surrounding at a distance
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
taste; palate; sense of taste
to bless; to show mercy to; to give (money, etc.)
bubblingly; foamingly; sinking or rising while giving off bubbles; cute and chubby; pudgy; puffed up
all around; as far as the eye can see
the Emperor; His Majesty; the government; the authorities; proprietress; hostess
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
the very best; excellent; superb
painter; artist; drawing pictures; doodling; painting
extreme foolishness; grave stupidity; big fool; damn idiot; utter fool
painter; artist; painter supported by patron
grounds (esp. of shrines and temples); compound; churchyard; precincts
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
direct control; direct supervision
Imperial Guard (Meiji); personal guard
very cheesy; very flashy; extremely gaudy
to decorate gaudily; to overdecorate; to deck out; to embellish
measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till