weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
heaps; a lot; plenty; with a thud
methodical; precise; meticulous; wooden post that has been carved to have a rounded corner with grooves running along either side of it
to melt; to liquefy; to dissolve (in a liquid); to be soluble (in); to be used up (of money or time); to be wasted
taste; feel on the tongue; manner; demeanour; demeanor
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
first class; first rank; one degree; one level; most; best
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus); domestic chicken; chicken meat
selection; sorting; culling; screening; triage
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
genuine; real; authentic; full-scale; full-blown; all-out
made-to-order (esp. clothing); custom-made; tailor-made; bespoke
to boil (something in hot water); to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)
rich (flavor, color, etc.); strong (e.g. odor); probable; (very) likely; passionate; sensuous
egg white; white-fleshed fish (e.g. tai, hirame, karei); white meat; sapwood
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
scorching; scorch; scorched rice (at the bottom of the pot); crispy rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing
to move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to spread (of a fire, smell, etc.); to catch (an illness); to move (e.g. of one's focus); to change (e.g. of one's interest)
had better ...; had better not ...
spatula; (fabric) tracing spatula; (pottery) pallet; (artificially cultured) Japanese crucian carp
expressing one's mind; speaking out
to perform some process; to apply some treatment; to revise; to correct
extra effort; one small touch; small twist
sauce; Worcestershire sauce
mixing; blending (e.g. spices); compounding (e.g. a medicine); making up; dispensing (a prescription); preparation
to appear ...; to look like ...; to seem ...; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit
fresh verdure; new green leaves
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
mountainous region; mountainous district; hilly district
to give an order; to place an order; to have made to order
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
sensation; great popularity; big stir; big splash
credit; money owed on an account; bill; hanger; holder; in the process of (doing); midway through
to be talked about; to get a name for oneself; to get publicity
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
income; earnings; revenue; proceeds; takings; receipts