first thing after rising; as soon as getting up
fast (asleep); snoring or grumbling sound
fierce; intense; severe; violent; strong; vehement
sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
kitchen; financial situation
broth; soup (esp. miso soup)
Laminaria ochotensis (species of kelp)
katsuobushi; small pieces of sliced dried bonito
(small crunchy) dried sardines
mirin; type of sweet rice wine used in cooking
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
adding water (to a plant)
cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding
authenticity; credibility
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); soba; Japanese buckwheat noodles
selling on the market (in the marketplace, in stores, etc.); making something commercially available; commercial (e.g. software); over-the-counter; off-the-shelf
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
and yet; despite (all) that
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
smoothly; with a slipping or sliding motion
present point (i.e. in history); at the present time
in search of; in order to look for
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies
harsh (taste, feeling, etc.); acrid; sharp (language, question, etc.); biting; nasty; gross
to replace; to substitute; to shift; to change places
during vacation; during the holidays; during one's break; (temporarily) closed; on break
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
wherein; therein; thereinto
game arcade; video arcade; penny arcade
movie theatre; movie theater; cinema
shopping district; shopping street; downtown
miscellaneous goods; general goods; sundries