dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group
udon; thick Japanese wheat noodles
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
eel (esp. the Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica)
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
great fortune; good luck; rice cake stuffed with bean jam
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
memories; recollections; reminiscence
deviation; inclination; offset; polarization; polarisation
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
rice gruel containing vegetables, fish, etc., and seasoned with miso or soy sauce
to serve; to dish up; to dish out; to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
to bless; to show mercy to; to give (money, etc.)
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
playing with fire; doing something dangerous; (fig.) playing with fire; playing around (with someone); flirting
risky; dangerous; insecure
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
presence; sitting with; being with
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
drop (e.g. of water); drip
to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted
prostrating oneself; kowtowing; going down on one's knees
to speak with an accent; to be corrupted (of word); to mispronounce
tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
simple; artless; naive; unsophisticated
enlightening; deep; meaningful; profound; subtle; rich in nuance
to recollect; to remember; to reminisce; to imagine; to guess; to infer
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
heh-heh; hee-hee; ha ha; (arch.) female genitals; (arch.) vagina; (arch.) vulva
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
tsukemono; Japanese pickled vegetables
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
nutriment; wholesome; savoriness; savouriness; rich food; nourishment
weariness; boredom; tedium; tiresomeness