bamboo steamer; steaming basket; wooden frame holder with reed base used to steam food over a pot; soba served on a small wickerwork tray; wickerwork tray (for serving soba)
eggplant (Solanum melongena); aubergine
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
to rub in; to smear on; to spread on; to lay the blame on
town; block; street; road; 109.09 m; 0.99 hectares
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
thick (esp. paper, cloth)
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
single-mother household; fatherless family
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
to have a talk; to tell a story
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
scenery; scene; landscape
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
night view; night skyline; nightscape
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate