a Chinese martial art encompassing a wide range of fighting styles and techniques

カンフー, 中国武術
used as a poetic way to bid someone farewell

さようなら
the overall mood, feeling, or character of a place, shaped by its surroundings and influences
a drink, particularly alcoholic, consumed before a meal to stimulate one's appetite

アペリティフ
at an appropriate or fitting moment

ちょうどよい時に、適切に
showing a casual lack of concern, as if nothing is particularly important or worth worrying about
used to wish someone a good appetite or enjoyable meal before they start eating

いただきます
used to wish someone a safe and enjoyable journey before they embark on a trip

良い旅を!安全で思い出に残る旅になることを願っています。
a small store in which fashionable clothes or accessories are sold

ブティック
small, decorative items or trinkets, often of little value individually but collectively creating a visually appealing display

小物, がらくた
a feeling of mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together

仲間意識, 友情
complete freedom or unrestricted authority given to someone to act as they wish in a particular situation

白紙委任
a large country house or mansion, typically of French origin, often associated with luxury, grandeur, and historical significance

シャトー
the art of making pictures by sticking photographs, pieces of cloth or colored paper onto a surface

コラージュ, モンタージュ
someone who is employed by a hotel to help guests by booking events, making restaurant reservations, etc.

コンシェルジュ, フロント係
an individual who is an expert of art, food, music, etc. and can judge its quality

鑑定家, 専門家
a sudden, violent seizure of governmental power by a small group

クーデター
a street with one closed end

行き止まり, カル・ド・サック
a woman who is making a public appearance for the first time, especially in movies or sports

デビュタント, 新人
having lost social or cultural status, often implying a decline in class or prestige

没落した
the feeling that a current situation has happened before, even though it is new

デジャヴ
a phrase or word that intentionally conveys two distinct meanings, usually with one sexual connotation

二重の意味, ほのめかし
a level or rank in an organization, profession, or society, indicating a person's status or authority within that hierarchy

階層, レベル
an oval cake made with a light pastry, filled with cream or custard and topped with chocolate icing

エクレア
a small group of people in a society who enjoy a lot of advantages because of their economic, intellectual, etc. superiority

エリート
an individual who has left their native country to settle in another due to political reasons, war, or other upheavals

亡命者
a feeling of being bored, tired, or dissatisfied because nothing interesting or exciting is happening

退屈
a cohesive group of performers in ballet or theater who work together in synchronized movements or actions to support the main performers or create a backdrop for the production

アンサンブル, グループ
the main segment of a meal

メインディッシュ, 前菜
*** This French expression refers to something that has been done and cannot be changed.

既成事実
an extremely embarrassing and inappropriate comment or behavior in a particular social situation

失態
the act of dealing with a situation in a subtle and skillful way

繊細さ
someone who takes great pleasure in food and dining, often with a discerning palate and a penchant for indulgence

美食家, グルメ
someone who enjoys and knows about food and wine very much

グルメ, 美食家
the products of making highly fashionable and expensive clothing

オートクチュール
fancy and carefully prepared food with beautiful presentation and top-notch ingredients

オートキュイジーヌ
an intangible quality that makes someone or something attractive, appealing, or intriguing, but which is difficult to describe or define

何とも言えない魅力
a feeling of being physically ill and irritated without knowing the reason

不快感
a carnival held in some countries on Shrove Tuesday (the last day before Lent) but especially in New Orleans

マルディグラ
a fight that is noisy, confusing, and involves many people

乱闘, 騒動
household for three; an arrangement where a married couple and a lover of one of them live together while sharing sexual relations

メナージュ・ア・トロワ
the social or cultural setting or environment

環境
a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

成金
a French style of cooking known for its light, delicate dishes, fresh ingredients, and artistic presentation

ヌーベルキュイジーヌ
outdated, or no longer in style

時代遅れの, 流行遅れの
the most important or impressive part of a series, event, or work

目玉
a small secondary residence, typically located in a city or urban area, that is used as a temporary or occasional dwelling

セカンドハウス
causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

心にしみる, 感動的な
a collection or mixture of miscellaneous items, often diverse in nature

ポプリ, 寄せ集め
a French phrase meaning "Please respond," used on invitations to request a reply about whether the person will attend an event or not

返信
suggestive of sexual impropriety

わいせつな, ほのめかす
a private discussion, often between two people

二人きりの会話
used humorously to show that someone has made a good point in an argument or discussion

トゥーシェ
a brilliant or masterful performance that attracts a lot of attention or displays great skill

傑作
an art technique that deceives the eye by creating realistic optical illusions

トロンプ・ルイユ
used to indicate a comparison or contrast between two things or people

と比較して
used to express the sudden appearance, revelation, or accomplishment of something

ほら
an acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety; usually reserved for philosophical anxiety about the world or about personal freedom

不安, 焦燥
a class or school that prepares four-year-old to six-year-old children for elementary school

幼稚園, 保育園
forbidden or prohibited, especially by authority or law

禁止された, 禁じられた
a point of weakness or vulnerability
a sweet fruit salad that typically contains shredded coconut, marshmallows, and whipped cream

アンブロシア, フルーツサラダのアンブロシア
a compelling charm or attractiveness that inspires devotion and enthusiasm in others

カリスマ, 個人の魅力
extremely large in size or scale

巨大な, 膨大な
the universe, particularly when it is thought of as a systematic whole

宇宙, コスモス
relating to or causing sexual arousal or excitement

エロティック, 官能的
used to express sudden realization, discovery, or enlightenment

ユーレカ!ソファのクッションの下に鍵を見つけた!, 見つけた!私の鍵はソファのクッションの下にあった!
a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

マラソン, マラソンレース
a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

メンター, 指導者
a psychological trait or personality disorder where someone is excessively self-centered and believes they are superior to others

ナルシシズム, 自己中心性
the sweet juice from fruits, often undiluted and pure

ネクター
a formidable opponent or persistent force that causes misery, defeat, or downfall

宿敵, ネメシス
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