first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
one's every action; every single move; slight effort; least trouble; small amount of work
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
until now; so far; up to the present
(not) even once; (not) ever
a little difficult; slightly hard; not feasible; not possible
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
while; even though; despite
skillful handling of a kitchen knife
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
fixed; settled; constant; definite; uniform; regularized
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum