presence or absence; whether something is there or not; whether something happens or not
fortunate person; lucky fellow; lucky dog
seven delicious flavors (flavours); blend of seven spices (cayenne, sesame, Japanese pepper, citrus peel, etc.); shichimi
proper quantity; suitable amount; proper dose; optimal dose
condiment (e.g. grated or chopped topping such as daikon, wasabi, ginger, green onion, red pepper); spice
rice seasoning (usu. containing fish meal, seaweed, sesame, etc.)
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in
to snatch from; to steal from
this world; this life; the free world (outside of prison, the army, red light district, etc.); this corrupt world; present world
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
capsicum (Capsicum annuum, esp. the cultivated chili peppers); chili pepper (chile, chilli); cayenne; shichimi pepper
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
to watch over; to watch attentively
contents (of a container, stomach, etc.); things inside
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
to accept (a thing) with thanks
soggy; soaked; crushed (out of shape); crumpled; messy; untidy
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
taste; palate; sense of taste
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
admonition; remonstrance; expostulation
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
but; however; even though; even if
surreal; surrealism; shul; schul
birds of a feather flock together
saying; maxim; aphorism; proverb
typical; representative; archetypal; quintessential; stereotypical; model
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully