to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
to be able to eat; to be able to swallow
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
process; operation; stage of a process; progress of work
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
when; at what moment; what time
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
full up; to have had enough of something (both good and bad nuance)
to hold in one's mouth (without biting, before chewing or swallowing, etc.)
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
storage; putting or stowing away; receipt (of funds, payment, etc.); harvesting
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
omurice; fried rice wrapped in or topped with omelette
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
resonance; sympathy (with a view, idea, etc.)
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater