to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to cover a surface; to spread all over; to blanket; to lay
comfortably warm; steaming hot (food); piping hot; glowing (with warmth)
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
wooden spoon; ladle; rice scoop
arm; skill; efforts; ability
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
bringing; taking; carrying
to become; to appear like; to have a touch of; to look like
apathy; indifference; listlessness; athymia
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
jūbako; multi-tiered food box