cooking, esp. frying or stir-frying; heating; tempering; -ware
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
boarder; boarding student
wildly different (in ability, strength, etc.); on another level; in a different league; of different heights; uneven
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
next; next person; room adjoining a noble's parlor
(please) try to; (please) look; seeing; looking
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; storm (e.g. of protest)
instant; moment; for an instant
reference; bibliographical reference; consultation; browsing (e.g. when selecting a file to upload on a computer); checking out
Japanese food; Japanese-style meal; Japanese cuisine
cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
unpredictability; element of surprise
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
season (e.g. fruit, fish); in vogue; popular; fresh
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan
delivery (of a package, goods, etc.)
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
two persons; two people; pair; couple
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)
chazuke; cooked rice with green tea poured on it