recipe; prescription (medical); how-to guide (e.g. crafts)
third day of the month; three days
thaw; defrosting; decompression (e.g. of a file); unpacking; extracting
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
filling; packing material; stuffing; padding
to sew up; to sew together
online shopping; e-commerce; mail order
preparation; arrangements
indicate reason; infers some protest
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
to be indelibly stained or ingrained; to be dyed in deeply
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
fearfully; nervously; timidly; gingerly
ventilation fan; extractor fan
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
frightening; scary; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) exaggerated; (arch.) huge
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
dropping; losing; missing item; something one forgot to write down; trap; wooden protrusion from a Japanese door frame that fits a hole in the threshold, acting as a lock when closed; conclusion (of a speech, etc.)
detergent; cleanser; cleaning agent; washing material
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)
cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob
paper towel; kitchen paper; kitchen roll
washing; cleansing; cleaning; cleansing (one's mind and body)
privately; with outsiders barred; en famille
scale; bathroom scale; weighing machine
nylon track suit (when worn as street fashion); rattle-rattle; rustle-rustle; whisper-whisper
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
speech and conduct; words and deeds
due to the nature of one's job; because of one's line of work