to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
to wag one's tail; to flatter; to butter up; to fawn (on)
to follow; to come along (with); to accompany; to come with (something); to follow as a result (of); to be incidental (to)
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
before; previously; ahead; pardon me for leaving (before you)
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
wagashi; traditional Japanese confectionery
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
when; how soon; how long until
taking on (a challenge); attempt; try; requesting a video review (of a referee's call)
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
delicious; tasty; good; nice
sesame seeds; sesame (Sesamum indicum)
dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group
to get tired of (doing); to lose interest in
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
eating quickly; speed-eating
confections; sweets; candy; cake
tart; roll of sponge cake with sweetened beans
shortcake (layered cream and fruit cake; in Japan, made with sponge cake)
in the end; on top of that
yum cha; eating snacks (esp. dim sum) with tea
talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful
indescribable; having no way to express
master; expert; Meijin (professional title); Meijin (highest title for male players in competitive karuta)
fine food; high-quality food; gourmet; epicure; gastronome
Japanese food; Japanese dish; Japanese cuisine
human nature; human heart; public feeling; people's sentiments; consciousness; awareness