to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
moment by moment; hour by hour
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
to relax; to feel at home
to warm (e.g. one's hands over a fire); to dry; to toast; to grill; to broil
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
salt; common salt; hardship; toil; saltiness; cold
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
plump; chubby; voluptuous
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
reason; cause; circumstances
name; given name; first name
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
in contrast to (one's, its) appearance
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
well-cooked; well-done; browned
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
sniff; sniff-sniff (esp. an animal); whining; whimpering
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
cooking, esp. frying or stir-frying; heating; tempering; -ware
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
a little; a bit; slightly