to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
beginning; outset; first; onset
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
vain person; ostentatious person; show-off
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
pig (Sus scrofa domesticus); pork; fatso; fatty
blocking (e.g. the way); obstructing; block (lump of something (usu. square), area of town, etc.); block; physical record (e.g. on magnetic tape); concrete block; blocking (from view, esp. of websites, on social media, etc.)
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white go stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum); green onion; spring onion
bell pepper; green pepper; pimiento; pimento; capsicum
napa cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis); nappa cabbage; Chinese cabbage
shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes)
miserable; wretched; lonely; dreary; shabby; comfortless
firmly; plentifully; with all one's might
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
thin strips; matchstick-like strips; julienned ingredient
mirin; type of sweet rice wine used in cooking
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
potato starch; starch of dogtooth violet
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
in the meanwhile; during the time
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
doubanjiang (Chinese broad bean chili paste)
joint together; opposite; facing
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
just kidding; not!; ersatz; imitation; phony
Chinese-style stir-fry containing green peppers and meat; pepper steak (US)
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment