kabayaki; loach or eel dipped and broiled in soy-based sauce
(very) familiar; well-acquainted
casserole of rice, fish or meat, and vegetables
leaf vegetable; greens; vegetable leaves
type of stew, usu. fish or vegetables in a mild broth; fish grilled unseasoned and then simmered slowly in soy and mirin broth
nama-fu; wheat gluten mixed with rice flour and steamed in large blocks
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
good for the health; healthy; wholesome
two meals; (eating) two meals a day
continuation; succession; series; continuous
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
(another's) child; child; kid
everyday garment worn by nobles in ancient Japan; silk dried after having been washed in plain water and stretched out
(set of) facial features; looks
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
popular; folksy; plebeian; ordinary; unpretentious
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
toy shop; toy store; toy dealer; toy seller
prince; subordinate Kumano shrine
legitimate son (esp. eldest son); heir
mid-stream; middle course; middle class
centre of attention; center of attention
to make a fuss over; to pamper; to spoil; to indulge; to flatter (with attention)
praise; glorification; extolment
legal wife (of a noble) (as opposed to a concubine); room for receiving guests; heir; successor
to suffer mentally; to be in emotional pain
plump; fleshy; well-rounded; pleasant (fragrance); rich
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
distrust; mistrust; insincerity; impiety; faithlessness
snugly; cosily; compactly
no good; not allowed; not acceptable; outtake; blooper; retake
noisily (running around); with heavy feet; in a fluster; in a flurry; slapstick