with a plunge (of something sharp into something soft); with a thrust; with a stab; sullenly; sulkily; glumly
one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions
made in Japan; Japanese-made
in swarms; in great crowds
to do over and over again; to have sex repeatedly
(relating to) gender; sex; sexual
fastidiousness; love of cleanliness
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
along the road; along the way
shopping; purchased goods
living by oneself; living alone
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
shopping basket; market basket
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
long chopsticks (for cooking, serving, etc.)
grater (esp. the variety used in Japanese cooking to grate foods very finely)
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
to throw into; to toss into
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
general idea; concept; notion
tool; implement; means; furniture
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
boneless pork rib; boned pork rib
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
saying "Ah!"; making one say "Ah!"; surprisingly; astonishingly
beyond this point; from now on; after this
to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
to tease; to banter; to make fun of (someone)
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
to raise; to lift; to hang up; to raise prices (artificially, deliberately)
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
worry; care; concern; ennui; boredom