sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
awkward; clumsy; stiff; crude; unrefined; constrained
container; receptacle; vessel; packaging
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
sharing with others what has been given to you; sharing a portion of the profit with others
Japanese (people, language, style)
potato; French fries; chips; sweet potato
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
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)
well-cooked; well-done; browned
to be deep fried; to be hoisted up high (e.g. of a flag); to soar up into the air (e.g. of fireworks); to well up (of emotions); to become stronger (of feelings); to stand out; to be striking
breadcrumbs; panko; bread flour
smell; scent; aura; whiff; faint, mist-like pattern along the temper line of a Japanese sword
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
care; attentiveness; attention; consideration (for others); solicitude
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
the whole face; (wearing an expression) all over one's face
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
at least; at most; (even) just
tasting (food or drink) for poison; checking the taste (of a dish); seeing how something tastes
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to know a little bit about; to learn a little of
state (of affairs); situation; appearance; look(s); sign; indication
very interesting; of great interest
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
kombu (usu. Saccharina japonica); konbu; kelp; any edible species from the family Laminariaceae
katsuobushi; pieces of sliced dried bonito
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
soy sauce; soya sauce; shoyu
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily