without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
baggage; luggage; burden; albatross around one's neck; excess baggage
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
come, come; come; come now; here you go; here; when handing something
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
to set (sun); to become dark
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)
novel; original; new; innovative
preservation; retainment; keeping
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
yakisoba; fried noodles, usu. with vegetables and meat
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
greater bandicoot rat (Bandicota indica)
(in gagaku or noh) middle section of a song
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
(using) one's whole body; (putting in) all one's efforts; (exerting) all one's energies
item; article; dish; course; finest item
taking on (a challenge); attempt; try; tackling; challenging (someone to a contest)
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go
aloof; morose; stuck-up; smelling strongly of something; having a pungent smell
eating; bite (in fishing)
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
to restore one's energy; to restore one's spirits; to recharge one's batteries
action film; action movie; action drama; riotous scene; fight scene
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
to jump up; to spring up; to move around; to bounce up and down; to pound (of one's heart, e.g. with excitement); to throb
masterwork; masterpiece; crowning work; one's magnum opus; work of the highest quality