put; place; leave; do (in preparation)
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
generous; magnanimous; big-hearted; broad-minded; (lit.) big-bellied
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something
preliminary arrangements; spade work
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste; (arch.) sudden
alcohol combined with sugar, spices, fruit, etc.
ume liqueur; Japanese plum brandy; unripe ume infused in liquor (esp. shōchū) with added sugar
dark place; unlit spot; darkness
rock candy; sugar candy; crystallized sugar; sugar crystals
microorganisms; saprophyte; saprophytic bacteria
sterilization by boiling; sterilisation by boiling
straining; draining; drainer; strainer; cutwater (on ship); forefoot
to pickle thoroughly; to pickle a large amount
result; effect; performance; workmanship; execution; shape and quality (of an article)
sampling a drink; tasting
commencing with; including
leavings of a meal; food scraps; leftovers; food particles (in one's teeth or mouth); bits of food
(jumping) nimbly; light-footed; boing; used at sentence end to affect cuteness
to jump upon (a moving object)
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
failed creative work; flop; dud; bomb
sweet tooth; love of sweet things
grilling on a skewer; spit-roasting
preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking
waste meat; meat scraps; offal
simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx
poor taste (in food); unsophisticated palate