Hamburg steak; hamburger steak
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
okonomiyaki; savoury pancake containing meat or seafood and vegetables
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)
salt; common salt; hardship; toil; saltiness; cold
to mix; to stir; to blend
shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup); Italian ice; snow cone; sno-cone
essence; the best; chic; smart; considerate; understanding
state of mind; mentality; psychology
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
in that way; like that; that way
slumping; flopping down; heavily rotating
seasoning; flavour; flavor
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
just a minute; small quantity
to need; to demand; to take; to require
village; hamlet; countryside; country; home (of one's parents, etc.); hometown
loveable; very likeable; like very much
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
fee; charge; rate; material
decider; person who decides; deciding factor; clincher; trump card
to keep a secret when asked about it, but let it slip inadvertently when chatting on another occasion
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.); to revoke
likes and dislikes; pickiness (about food); choosiness; fussiness; tastes; preferences
to be lost in deep thought; to be deeply immersed in thought
to accept; to receive; to agree
to put it in an extreme way; to put it in extreme terms
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve