materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
mitsuba (Cryptotaenia japonica); Japanese honewort; Japanese honeywort; three-leaved; trefoil
disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
telephone call; speaking over the telephone; (Internet) voice call; counter for telephone calls of a set duration
going out to shop; going shopping; buying in quantity; buying wholesale; bulk purchasing
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
at full speed; as fast as one's legs can carry one
to rush back; to run back
dozens; scores of; decades
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
dense (e.g. fog, dust, etc.); thick; vague (as in being unable to think clearly); dim
(formal) shirt; dress shirt; business shirt; button-up shirt
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
although; though; despite the fact that ...
diversion; appropriation (e.g. of funds); misappropriation; re-use (e.g. old computer parts); recycling
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
(for) one's own use; personal use; private use
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable
to hang over; to cover; to lie over; to fall on one's shoulders; to become one's responsibility; to become a burden
shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes)
kamaboko; steamed seasoned fish paste, usu. in a semicylindrical shape on a strip of wood and sliced to go in soup, etc.
prawn; shrimp; lobster; crayfish
coloring; colouring; color scheme; colour scheme; (touch of) colour; embellishment
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
cavity (in old root vegetables, tofu, metal casting, etc.); pore; hollow; porous; pithy; spongy
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
angrily; in a huff; high on marijuana; tender (to chew)
light seasoning; mild flavour; bland taste
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article