plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
(United States of) America; USA
introduction (from abroad); transmission (through successive generations); being handed down (from generation to generation); being passed down
western direction; Western Pure Land (Amitabha's Buddhist paradise); western fighter in a match (e.g. sumo)
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
dashi; Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp
Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum); Japanese bunching onion; green onion; spring onion; scallion
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
to scoop; to ladle out; to trip up (e.g. someone's legs)
exquisite flavor (flavour); delectable flavor; delicious flavor; delicacy; delectable dish
fat (of meat); fatty meat
ginger (Zingiber officinale)
raisins; currants; dried grapes
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
guidance; leadership; leading the way
to account for; to make up; to occupy (a place, position, etc.); to hold (a rank, seat, etc.); to occupy (one's mind, heart, etc.); to weigh (on one's mind)
gourmandism; gourmet; gourmand; foodie
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
moment; brief space of time
to one's heart's content; as much as one likes; without reserve; freely; to the full
proficient; skilled; skillful; enjoying to the full; full satisfaction; being satiated (with)
relay station (esp. on Edo-period highway); post station; stage
tabby cat; tiger cat; striped cat
light meal; snack; refreshments
daily necessities; everyday goods
to stand side by side; to stand in a row
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
to sharpen; to hone; to wash (rice); to scour; to polish
alteration (esp. of suits and kimonos); re-tailoring; remaking
repair; mending; fixing; servicing
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
morning; forenoon; just before noon
period of time; time slot; time zone
touting; soliciting; luring; tout; barker; pander
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
to rendezvous; to meet at a prearranged place and time; to arrange to meet
confluence (of rivers); flowing together; joining; joining (of people, groups, parties, etc.); union; linking up
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
to connect; to join; to join or tie or knot together