dashi (Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp)
to season (e.g. with salt); to flavour; to flavor; to lace (e.g. with whisky)
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
potato (Solanum tuberosum)
Japanese yam (Dioscorea japonica)
imitation; similar article; similar goods
cutting in round slices; round slice; dividing into groups (e.g. by ability)
excellent; superb; first-rate
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
match (contest); to match with; to go well with
condition of fire; heat level; fire strength
is something that; is that which
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
wherein; therein; thereinto
decider; person who decides; deciding factor; clincher; trump card
partaking; participating; taking part in; sharing (something with someone)
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
combination; arrangement; distribution; marrying off
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
other side; opposite side; other party
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
life; living; I; me; student
to burn; to scorch; to singe; to char
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
guesswork; speculation; hunch
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
not yet known; unknown; strange
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
difficult to ...; hard to ...