to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); soba; Japanese buckwheat noodles
udon; thick Japanese wheat noodles
to become a (bad) habit; to get accustomed to
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
large serving; large portion
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
real thing; original; actual
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
invention; intelligent; clever; (arch.) making sense (of something); (arch.) understanding
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
light (flavor); lightly-seasoned; thin (porcelain, paper, etc.); thinly made; thin soy sauce; light soy sauce
soy sauce ramen; soy ramen; ramen in clear brown broth flavored with soy sauce
to mix; to stir; to blend
springy (texture); doughy; elastic
roasted pork fillet (often used in ramen)
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
arrangement (music, objects, etc.); organization; adaptation
luxury grocery item (e.g. alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco); indulgence; something consumed for taste or stimulant effect rather than nourishment
daily (living) necessities; necessities; essentials for life
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
to badger; to pester; to beg
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
person who is ...; thing that is ...
to do together; to share; to participate in
to be injured; to sustain a wound
home area; home town; local
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
(secret) date; clandestine meeting; assignation; tryst; rendezvous
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
passing through without stopping; passing by
to see through; to see the true nature of something
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
commemoration; celebration; honoring the memory of something; turning something into a memento; memory
exhibition; display; putting on show