clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
likability; favorability; popularity
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
covered with; stained; smeared
reappearance; reemergence; return; reproduction; reenactment; recreation
scattering (e.g. dust in the wind, enemies before an assault); dispersal; flying off (in all directions); flying apart
soggy; soaked; crushed (out of shape); crumpled; messy; untidy
thorough; exhaustive; complete
to scrape off; to shave off
chopping board; cutting board
to pick up; to find; to gather
kitchen knife; carving knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
to dish up; to arrange food (on a plate)
to rain incessantly; to downpour
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
thin strips; matchstick-like strips; julienned ingredient
agitation; stirring; whipping; beating
difference; variation; difference
Chinese cooking; Chinese food
stir-fry; fried food (cooked in wok, frying pan, etc.)
result; effect; performance; workmanship; execution; shape and quality (of an article)
tolerance level; permissible range; acceptable limits
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
to hand over; to surrender
porcelain bowl; donburi; bowl of meat, fish, etc. served over rice
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
eating everything (on one's plate, etc.)
to be talented; to be able
wound suffered in a fight
rocky area; rocky tract; rocky stretch (of a climb); wall (of rock)
to miss one's footing; to be off the right track; to be on the wrong path
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
skill; dexterity; master hand
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp