it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
nutritional value; food value
important point; emphasis; iteration mark; colon (punctuation)
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
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
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
saying "Ah!"; making one say "Ah!"; surprisingly; astonishingly
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 (vinegared) mackerel
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
supply; supplying; replenishment
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
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 (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
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; any further; any better; any longer
Tabasco; jalapeno sauce; pepper sauce
tobacco; cigarette; cigaret; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation