to rub; to scrub; to scrape
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
hand-rolled sushi (usu. cone-shaped)
learning; scholarship; study; study of ...; -ology; -ics
phantom; vision; illusion; extremely rare item
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
makizushi; sushi made rolled in nori seaweed with a core of filling
depression; low spirits; luxuriant (of vegetation)
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
lying down and getting up; waking; getting up; living (with); staying (with)
slowly; tardily; complaining; grumbling; unsettled (e.g. weather); loose
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved
(face) mask; (facial) features; looks; mask (e.g. for circuit etching)
food; food products; foodstuffs
in these times; in times like these; the season being what it is
burnable garbage; burnable waste
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead
young and sweet; adorable; cute; pitiful; touching; pathetic
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
going into battle; departure for the front
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
putting life into; animating; cheering up
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
to accompany; to go with; to go together
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
switching on and off (of a light); flashing; blinking; flickering
supermarket; subtitles; telop; superheterodyne; super
red light (traffic); red light; signal to stop; sign of danger