lightly pickled vegetables
entremets; intermezzo; small palate-cleansing dish served between courses
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
delicious-looking; tasty-looking; hot; sexy; desirable
cooked rice with added ingredients (meat, vegetables, etc.)
standby; preparation; arrangement
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to have a meal; to take a meal
to serve; to dish up; to dish out; to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
lightly; gently; (breaking apart) easily
to stimulate one's appetite; to whet one's appetite
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make laugh; to amuse
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
to remain in memory (of sounds and words); to linger in one's ears
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
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)
cooperation; collaboration
(major) mark; level; barrier; 100-yen unit (stock market)
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
bodily sensation; sense; experience
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
that; the matter in question
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
to be pleased with; to suit
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship