sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
cannabis (Cannabis sativa); hemp (plant); hemp (fiber); linen; flax
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
daikon (variety of large white Oriental radish, Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus); ham actor
river; stream; River; the ... river
common orient clam (Meretrix lusoria)
eel (esp. the Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica)
agreement; affirmative; aye; yes; OK
ground; land; the region in question; the local area; skin; texture; fabric
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
chopsticks used to move food from a serving dish to one's own dish
passionate; hot-blooded; full of vitality
growth period (in children)
to distribute; to hand out
any; all; every; both; either; none (with neg. verb)
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
cut end; section; opening; slit
good flavor; good flavour; delicacy; dainty
loach or eel dipped and broiled in soy-based sauce
seasoning; flavour; flavor
set of dishes served on an individual tray for entertaining guests; banquet
light seasoning; mild flavour; bland taste
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
being moved (to tears); being touched (by); (falling) softly (of leaves, petals, etc.); becoming slightly drunk; becoming tipsy
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin
measuring container; measure; box (seating at a theatre, etc.); square on a grid; cell of a grid
dinner party; ceremonial dinner; dinner meeting (or lunch, breakfast)
beating time with one's hands; clapping to the beat; making a careless move (in go, shogi, etc.); responding to an opponent's move without proper thought
no-holds-barred party; free and easy gathering
foolish face; stupid look on one's face
horseplay; fooling around
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
something; something or other; something something
observation; survey; watching
Palace of the Dragon King; palace from the story of Urashima Tarō (said to be located at the bottom of the sea)
postgraduate course; graduate course
professor; teaching; instruction
Rhizopogon rubescens (species of edible mushroom)