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hound; hunting dog; gun dog

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to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into

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the other world; the next world; the world beyond; world after death

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platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala

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present; gift

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umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap

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at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly

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correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with

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spirit; determination; pluck; mettle

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to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home

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to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)

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simple chicken and rice stir fry dish (usu. flavoured with ketchup or tomato puree)

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curry and rice

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standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods

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manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling

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this (very thing); this precisely

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mom's home cooking; taste of mom's cooking; taste of home cooking; food like mom used to make

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nikujaga; meat and potato stew

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food texture; mouthfeel

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sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake

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subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient

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trivia

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Kansai (region comprising Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and surrounding prefectures); Kansai (western half of Japan; during the feudal era)

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Kansai dialect

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baron; Irish cobbler (variety of potato)

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system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series; -type

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soft and flaky (pie, potatoes, squash, etc.); fluffy; crumbly; being pleased with oneself; beaming happily; chuckling to oneself

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May Queen (potato variety)

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damp; moist; (slightly) wet; quiet; calm; peaceful

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matter of taste

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without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...

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to peel; to skin; to pare

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chamfering; beveling; bevelling; rounding the edges (of a vegetable); trimming the corners

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pan; pot; transgender man (female-to-male); butch lesbian; (arch.) maidservant; (arch.) housemaid

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sesame oil

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to fry; to saute; to stir-fry

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seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment

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soy sauce; soya sauce; shoyu

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to season (e.g. with salt); to flavour; to flavor; to lace (e.g. with whisky)

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point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points

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feeling of transparency; sense of translucence; clear and unclouded feel (e.g. of a voice, skin, etc.); bright and limpid impression; transparency (of a process, activity, etc.); clarity of how things work

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water; (drinking) water; night entertainment business; nightlife worker; racy; titillating

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lapping (e.g. of waves against the shore); steadily (advancing); gradually (approaching); sufficient (of the amount of liquid needed to cover a submerged object); just enough; (arch.) speedily

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throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction

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lye; harsh taste; bitter taste; scum (on a soup, broth etc.); (excessive) self-assertiveness; strong individuality

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to scoop; to ladle out; to trip up (e.g. someone's legs)

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to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together

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proficient; skilled; skillful; patience; perseverance; fortitude

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in order to; for the purpose of; must; should

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in all sincerity; with one's whole heart; whole-hearted devotion

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