searching for someone; search for a missing person; searching for a (job) candidate; recruitment; scouting
to be silent; to say nothing
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
small dish (usu. one of several accompanying rice); side dish; fill; fill-in (drumming); jack-off material; something to masturbate to
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
every time; whenever; as; whether; in (either case)
harvest; crop; ingathering; fruits (of one's labors); gain; result
to increase; to add to; to augment
pot; (arch.) typical name for a female servant in the Edo-period; working at night; female with symptoms of gender identity disorder (e.g. a transvestite)
high flame (cooking); high heat; strong heat
low flame (cooking); low heat; simmering
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
heating power; thermal power; firepower
to distribute emergency rice
to lose composure; to be upset; to be flurried; to lose one's head (through shock)
individual; distinctive; unique; characteristic; personal; idiosyncratic
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
to be full-bodied (e.g. wine, sake); to be rich; to be robust (in flavor); to be full-flavored
to let (food) cool slightly after cooking
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
to resort to violence; to use force; to be able to get; to be able to afford; to jab; to swing at a bad ball (baseball)
amount of force (required to do something); (using the) right amount of force; appropriate use of force
to get the hang of; to learn the secret to
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
to season (e.g. with salt); to flavour; to flavor; to lace (e.g. with whisky)
feeling of fullness; ability of a food to fill you up
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
direct transmission (of mystery, skill, secret, etc.); initiation
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)