topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
by means of; due to; because of; according to
meddling; fumbling; fondling; playing around with something
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
shoulders; body; honour; honor; prestige
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
eggplant (Solanum melongena); aubergine
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
hen-of-the-woods (species of polypore mushroom, Grifola frondosa)
blue; azure; green; green light (traffic); black (horse coat color); blue 5-point card; immature
capsicum (Capsicum annuum, esp. the cultivated chili peppers); chili pepper (chile, chilli); cayenne; shichimi pepper
mirin; type of sweet rice wine used in cooking
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
seasoning; flavour; flavor
irregular; atypical; anomalous; anomalistic; abnormal
mabo nasu; fried eggplant with Chinese chili sauce
should; must; -able; probably; likely
polished rice; (uncooked) white rice
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
one's share; one's portion
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
to distribute; to apportion; to divide
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
porcelain bowl; donburi; bowl of meat, fish, etc. served over rice
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
than; from; out of; except; but; more
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit