to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in
hardening; fortifying; pledge; vow; defense; defence
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
Chinese cooking; Chinese food
Japanese food; Japanese-style meal; Japanese cuisine
fried prawns; fried shrimp
Western cooking; Western-style meal; Western-style food; Japanized Western cuisine
kombu (usu. Saccharina japonica); konbu; kelp; any edible species from the family Laminariaceae
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
seasoning; flavour; flavor
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
heating power; thermal power; firepower
spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino; spaghetti aglio e olio; spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, and dried red chili flakes; capsicum; chili pepper; cayenne
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin
to wait expectantly; to await in anticipation
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent
bento; Japanese box lunch
bento; Japanese box lunch
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
personnel expenses; labor cost; labour cost; indirect labour costs; indirect labor costs