one's own chopsticks; washable chopsticks carried in a case (used instead of disposable chopsticks)
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
since some time ago; for quite a while; already
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
East-Asian lacquer; japan; Chinese lacquer tree (Toxicodendron vernicifluum, formerly Rhus verniciflua)
coating (esp. lacquering)
myself; yourself; I; me; you
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
obsession; fixation; complaining; criticizing; speciality (e.g. of restaurants)
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
Yamaguchi (city, prefecture)
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
black lustre; black luster
assertion; declaration; affirmation
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
to dissolve (paint); to scramble (eggs); to melt (metal, etc.); to mix (water with flour, etc.)
pleasant feeling; good vibes
opening (of a new road, railway, etc.); going into operation (e.g. telephone communication); beginning services; reopening (e.g. a road to traffic); resumption of services
feeling; sensation; emotion; interjection
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)