to get used (to); to get familiar with; to get skillful with
skillful handling of a kitchen knife
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
to hit and break open; to crush; to smash
mirin; type of sweet rice wine used in cooking
loach or eel dipped and broiled in soy-based sauce
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
dashi (Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp)
supreme; sublime; highest
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather); nicely dry (laundry, air, etc.); crisply (fried, cooked, etc.); frankly; open-heartedly
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
appetizer or snack served with drinks; performance to liven up a bar; conversation to liven up a party
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
earthen charcoal brazier (for cooking)
Kansai; region consisting of Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and surrounding prefectures; Kansai; south-western half of Japan (during the feudal era)
to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered
seafood grilled without seasoning; unglazed ceramic ware
wasabi (Wasabia japonica); Japanese horseradish
shiso (Perilla frutescens var. crispa); perilla; beefsteak plant
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
smooth and refreshing (of sake); light with a clean finish
dry taste (e.g. sake, wine); a liking for sake; one who likes sake; salty (taste); harsh; scathing
firmly; absolutely; flatly; by far; far and away; by a long shot
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
fine (mesh, fabric texture)
hand net; dip net; scoop net
Amur goby (Rhinogobius brunneus)
fresh water (i.e. not salt water)
goby (fish); yellowfin goby (Acanthogobius flavimanus)