to attempt; to test; to try out
injury; harm; evil influence; damage
to poke one's nose into another's affairs; to have a hand in; to take a (deep) interest in; to poke one's head (into a room)
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
simmering; (boiling) gently
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob
question; inquiry; enquiry
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
pride; dignity; self-respect
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
colour and lustre; color and luster; complexion; colour; color
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
Wagyu beef; Japanese beef
sauce; Worcestershire sauce
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
combination; arrangement; distribution; marrying off
polished rice; (uncooked) white rice
great pairing (e.g. of food and wine); marriage; wedded life; wedding
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article