to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
to adopt (method, proposal, etc.); to take (measure, course of action, etc.); to pick (e.g. flowers); to gather (e.g. mushrooms); to extract (e.g. juice); to take (e.g. a sample); to assume (an attitude)
manufacturing; processing; treatment; machining
tart; roll of sponge cake with sweetened beans
carrying out one's words; being as good as one's word; making good on one's promise
making; forming; cultivating; form; appearance
stone; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); stone (in go); stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus
to make a circle (of a motion, arrangement, etc.); to move (e.g. one's head) in a circle; to form (the shape of) a circle; to draw a circle
heating power; thermal power; firepower
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
copper (Cu); bronze (medal)
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
simmer; bubble out; flow out
sweet and sour; bittersweet
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
to bear fruit; to produce fruit
to burn; to scorch; to singe; to char
sunshine; dry weather; luster; lustre
sterilization by boiling; sterilisation by boiling
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
lye; harsh taste; bitter taste; scum (on a soup, broth etc.); (excessive) self-assertiveness; strong individuality
to be boiled down; to come to a standstill; to reach an impasse; to approach a conclusion (of a discussion, investigation, etc.)
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
to taste; to taste of; to have a taste
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
trial manufacture; experiment; test piece; prototype
kamado; traditional Japanese wood or charcoal-fueled cook stove
day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
laughing while reminiscing
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward