small-sized; small-scale; miniature; small; little; tiny
secret technique; secret art
something; something or other; something something
set (of things); combo; setting up; preparing; setting (hair); set (in tennis, volleyball, etc.); set (in a play, film, etc.)
to do; to commit; to carry out; to bring about
karma; result of one's karma; fate; uncontrollable temper
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
to know; to understand; to (understand and) accept (a responsibility); to have a knowledge of (a skill, art, etc.); to have a command of
absent-mindedly; absently; idly; in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper
self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
expressing emotion; drawing facial expressions
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
keep it up!; way to go!; you've got it!; that's it; attaboy!; attagirl!
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
gyoza; pot sticker; crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings stuffed with minced pork and vegetables
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
pork bones; broth made from pork and pork bones
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key point; main point; weakling
tonkotsu; tobacco box; (hard) tobacco pouch
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
just made; fresh (e.g. from the oven); newly built (e.g. house); brand-new
hot (e.g. from the oven); steaming (from the pot); fresh; fresh (e.g. out of university); new (e.g. married couple)
just as; right after; in the act of; as soon as; at that moment
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
stimulus; stimulation; impetus; impulse; excitement; thrill
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
to take up one's chopsticks (to begin a meal); to start to eat; to eat
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against someone; to play (a game, match, etc.) against someone
to speak with restraint; to understate; to downplay; to put it mildly; to say the least
region; limits; stage; level
to reach; to get to; to arrive at