to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
new release; putting (a new product) on sale; launch
Kanto; region consisting of Tokyo and surrounding prefectures; Kanto; north-eastern half of Japan (during the feudal era)
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
soy sauce ramen; soy ramen; ramen in clear brown broth flavored with soy sauce
sale; offering for sale; release (for sale); launch (product)
selling area; counter; section; favorable time to sell; good time to sell
liquor store; wine shop; bottle shop; sake dealer; liquor-store owner; brewer
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
item; article; dish; course; finest item
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
discussion; discourse; lecture; sermon
(written) explanation; instructions (e.g. on a product); explanatory label
bitter (flavor); bitter (type of beer)
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
dry taste (e.g. sake, wine); a liking for sake; one who likes sake; salty (taste); harsh; scathing
finish; finishing; finishing touches
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
taste; smooth talking; reception; hospitality
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
sharing with others what has been given to you; sharing a portion of the profit with others
taste; palate; sense of taste
management; administration; cutting up and serving food; cut and fill (e.g. earthwork)
to boil strongly; to be excited
open; public; overt; free; unreserved; uninhibited
to perceive; to understand
yielding; submission; surrender; giving way; succumbing
changing completely; transformation
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
loved one; lover; sweetheart
spewing; gushing; spouting; eruption; effusion
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award