happening; (unexpected) incident; unforeseen event; surprising occurrence
taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix
lye; harsh taste; bitter taste; scum (on a soup, broth etc.); (excessive) self-assertiveness; strong individuality
expressing one's mind; speaking out
to boil; to simmer; to stew; to seethe
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
art of cooking; cookery; cuisine
charcoal grilling; char-grilling
to put all one's skill (into doing something); to do something to the best of one's ability
meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
shutting tightly; making airtight; sealing hermetically
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
unpleasant; uncomfortable; creepy; spooky
it's best to; it's safest to; there's nothing better than
first time; first; initial
juice pressed from a bitter orange; ponzu (Japanese sauce made primarily of soy sauce and citrus juice)
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
to season (e.g. with salt); to flavour; to flavor; to lace (e.g. with whisky)
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
(tip section of) chicken wing; second segment of chicken wing
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
to change; to swap; to change the object of one's interest or focus; to spend or take time; to infect; to permeate something with the smell or colour of something; to move on to the next or different stage of (a plan, etc.)
to dig up; to dig out; to pick (nose, teeth, etc.); to pry into; to examine closely; to dredge up
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen
removal of astringent taste (e.g. by cooking)
exhausted; tired; withered; worn out; boiling until shapeless or mushy; tediously
to boil (something in hot water); to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)
broth left over after boiling meat, fish, vegetables, etc.; stock
to be completely boiled; to be boiled to a turn
reduction by half; halving
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
to talk oneself hoarse; to shout oneself hoarse
Chinese cooking; Chinese food
ramen restaurant; noodle restaurant