subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
lowborn; humble; vulgar; coarse; shabby; poor-looking
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
tea-ceremony procedures; skill at serving tea; skill; dexterity; (arch.) you
forward; officious; impertinent; intrusive
male carer (at a nursery school, children's home, etc.); childcare worker
hey; listen; look here; I say
splash; spray; chance blow; by-blow; getting dragged into (a quarrel, etc.)
to do one good; to be beneficial; to be good for the body or mind; to put oneself in the place of ...; to put oneself in (someone's) shoes
subordination; servitude; servility; subordinate; underling
to rise in revolt; to raise the standard of revolt
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
medicinal cooking (based on traditional Chinese medicine)
troublesome (person, task, etc.); difficult; suffering; hardship; trouble
likes and dislikes; tastes; preferences; pickiness (esp. about food); choosiness; fussiness
throwing down multiple objects in succession; at once in great numbers
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
to hold one's nose; to pinch one's nose
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
support; backing; aid; assistance
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
neighboring countries; neighbouring countries; surrounding countries
big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
miserable; wretched; disconsolate; helpless; cheerless; sorrowful
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to put on; to wear; to be clothed in; to be clad in; to be dressed in; to be wrapped in
railing; guard rail; (arch.) (shining) brightly (of the moon or stars); (arch.) (flowing) endlessly (of tears)
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
unbecoming; improper; unsuitable; ill-matched; unworthy of
full dress; formal dress; uniform
hasty; impatient; restless; rash
ease; relaxation; comfort; unwinding