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to dye; to colour; to color

5

long-grain rice

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plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)

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(United States of) America; USA

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introduction (from abroad); transmission (through successive generations); being handed down (from generation to generation); being passed down

3

western direction; Western Pure Land (Amitabha's Buddhist paradise); western fighter in a match (e.g. sumo)

2

nomad

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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

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dashi; Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp

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Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum); Japanese bunching onion; green onion; spring onion; scallion

2

tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.

3

spoon

4

to scoop; to ladle out; to trip up (e.g. someone's legs)

3

exquisite flavor (flavour); delectable flavor; delicious flavor; delicacy; delectable dish

1

fat (of meat); fatty meat

1

spice

2

ginger (Zingiber officinale)

1

raisins; currants; dried grapes

1

individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic

4

harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement

5

(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere

1

strict; close; precise; scrupulous

5

guidance; leadership; leading the way

1

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)

1

gourmandism; gourmet; gourmand; foodie

4

distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without

4

moment; brief space of time

1

to one's heart's content; as much as one likes; without reserve; freely; to the full

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proficient; skilled; skillful; enjoying to the full; full satisfaction; being satiated (with)

2

relay station (esp. on Edo-period highway); post station; stage

5

tabby cat; tiger cat; striped cat

1

light meal; snack; refreshments

3

daily necessities; everyday goods

1

to stand side by side; to stand in a row

1

fisherman

1

older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy

1

How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?

10

to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.

4

to sharpen; to hone; to wash (rice); to scour; to polish

3

alteration (esp. of suits and kimonos); re-tailoring; remaking

1

repair; mending; fixing; servicing

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(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad

1

tonight; this evening

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morning; forenoon; just before noon

1

period of time; time slot; time zone

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touting; soliciting; luring; tout; barker; pander

1

sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)

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bag; satchel; briefcase; basket

5

pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)

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to rendezvous; to meet at a prearranged place and time; to arrange to meet

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