(United States of) America; USA
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
place of origin (of a plant or animal species, etc.); natural habitat; original home; place of origin (of manufactured goods)
rice plant (Oryza sativa)
crop; crops; (agricultural) produce; farm products
high temperature and humidity
conformity; compatibility; adaptability; congruity; congruence
the whole area; all areas
foundation; basis; bedrock; substrate (circuit board)
to spur (on); to expedite; to encourage
daily food; regular diet; staple food
middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
enactment; establishment; creation
distribution (e.g. films, rice); rationing (e.g. food, gasoline); food ration
(water-filled) paddy field
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
tuber; taro; yokel; bumpkin; dud; worthless thing
daikon (variety of large white Oriental radish, Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus); ham actor
to mix; to stir; to blend
to cook (grains, e.g. rice); to boil; to simmer; to stew
household; home; family; housekeeping
full stomach; bellyful; (eat) heartily; to one's heart's content
adds force or indicates command
Arabian jasmine (Jasminum sambac)
God; god; ace; king; superior person
to offer; to sacrifice; to dedicate
hand-me-down; food offering to the gods; leftovers; trip from Kyoto to the provinces
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
communal eating of food that has been offered to a god; sacrificial meal; eating together (with family, friends, etc.); communal dining
to participate in; to take part in; to play a part in; to receive; to be given; to enjoy
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
red rice (beans and mochi) for auspicious occasions
soup containing rice cakes and vegetables (New Year's dish)