to choose; to select; to pick (out)
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
other than; except for; aside from; apart from; save for
Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum); Japanese bunching onion; green onion; spring onion; scallion
natto (fermented soybeans)
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
with a rustling sound; rippling (of a stream, etc.); murmuring; slurping down (ochazuke); quickly and easily (e.g. write a letter); with ease
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
safe; in (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); all right; OK
health; healthy; sound; fit
with a (cry of) "ah!"; with a shout (of surprise, shock, etc.); in surprise; in astonishment
blueback (any fish with a bluish back, such as the Japanese sardine)
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
soused mackerel; vinegared mackerel
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
supply; supplying; replenishment
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
to notice; to realize; to realise; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
mackerel (esp. the chub mackerel, Scomber japonicus); server (esp. in an online game)
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
ginger (Zingiber officinale)
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
else; in addition; besides
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer
tobacco; cigarette; cigar; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
being too late; losing one's final chance