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
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into
layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
to be piled up; to lie on top of one another; to come one after another; to happen over and over; to overlap (each other); to occur at the same time
juicy (i.e. having lots of juice or liquid); Okinawan rice gruel meal
familiar; well-known; regular (e.g. customer); old stand-by
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
hardening; fortifying; pledge; vow; defense; defence
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
Okinawa (city, prefecture)
Okinawan-style stewed pork spare ribs
(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
next; next person; room adjoining a noble's parlor
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
round; circular; spherical; mellow (flavour, voice, etc.); mild; smooth
process; course; mechanism
encompassing; covering (exhaustively); including (all of); comprising; comprehending
to be dried out; to be parched
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
dyspepsia; indigestion; weak digestion
to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be stumped; to be nonplussed; to wince; to shrink back
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
inexperienced; immature; green; grassy-smelling; smelling of raw vegetation
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject (philosophical); protagonist
cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba); gingko; maidenhair tree
rich (in flavor, color, smell, etc.); thick; very likely; highly possible; passionate; hot
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
valid; effective; yuko (judo)