to use (in cooking); to mix (in)
permeation (of thought, ideology, culture, etc.); infiltration (e.g. of ideas); permeation (of a liquid, etc.); soaking; osmosis
smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable
potato; French fries; chips; sweet potato
order's up; one order ready; coming up; problem solved; one down; all done
eating house; restaurant that serves simple food
season (e.g. fruit, fish); in vogue; popular; fresh
complaint; troubles; objection; grievance
astringency; tartness; austere elegance; elegant simplicity; subdued style
gourmet food; delicious food; dining on gourmet food; following a lavish diet; living as an epicure
higher rank; better position
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
winners (those who have succeeded socially, economically, etc.)
moss; short plants resembling moss (incl. other bryophytes, lichens, very small spermatophytes, etc.)
reform; reformation; reorganization
first game; first round (of tennis, etc.)
to win and advance to the next round
degree of recognition; level of familiarity; visibility (product)
newly arrived; newly joined; newly entered; newcomer
to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear
continually; continuously; incessantly; without interruption
abundant harvest; bumper crop
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
exotic mood; exotic atmosphere; exoticism
interior design; interior; upholstery
(geisha) teahouse; establishment where patrons are entertained by geisha
the more one looks (at it) the more...
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
beginning and end; doing something from beginning to end; being unchanged from beginning to end; from beginning to end; the whole time
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
gender; distinction of sex; sex
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
perfectly ordered; perfectly coordinated
worldly wisdom; secret of success in life
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver