bowing while pressing three fingers of each hand on floor
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
obstinacy; atman; the self; the ego
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
fresh off the farm; inexperienced
to nip (something) in the bud
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family)
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
to think of as the main point; to make the main purpose; to put the focus on
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
how; in what way; how about; questionable
to hesitate; to hold back; to be reluctant; to be unwilling; to have loose painful bowel movement; to suffer from tenesmus
falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
to draw (water); to scoop up; to dip up; to understand (someone's feelings, etc.); to grasp; to surmise
disturbance; perturbation; derangement
increase in speed, acceleration
commander; commanding officer; CO
luxurious and gorgeous; magnificent
dashi (Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp)
light seasoning; mild flavour; bland taste
to be full-bodied (e.g. wine, sake); to be rich; to be robust (in flavor); to be full-flavored
remains; leavings; remnant; surplus
cooking (esp. Japanese style); cuisine; (Japanese) restaurant
ryotei; traditional Japanese restaurant (esp. a luxurious one)
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
to serve; to work for; to attend
intimidation; threat; bluster