unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
munching; devouring; gobbling up; (arch.) shaggy; (arch.) disheveled; (arch.) unkempt
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
paper patch; paper backing; poster; sticker; label
strips of shark cartilage served with dried plum
cartilage; nankotsu; (dish of) gristle (usu. of chicken, deep-fried)
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
noisily (crowd of people talking); clamorously; in a hubbub; jabberingly; chatteringly; buzzingly
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
snack (to have with a drink); side dish
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
hey!; over here!; OK; gotcha; yep
grilling on a skewer; spit-roasting
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
being preoccupied with; being obsessed; only thinking of; having only ... on one's mind
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
to carry around; to carry on one's person
to become frayed; to become loose
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
woman's level of motivation in fashion, makeup, taste in clothes, etc.; femininity
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
to lean over (someone); to bend over; to lean on; to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
as before; as ever; as it was originally
with difficulty; faltering; tottering; awkward
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits