scarlet eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum); gilo
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
for a while; for some time; for a period
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
hair (of the head); pubic hair
to rock; to shake; to swing
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
illustration; picture; sketch; drawing; figure
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
everywhere; at every turn
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
sincerity; true heart; devotion
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
garnish (e.g. vegetables with a meat dish); trimmings; fixings; relish
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
omurice; fried rice wrapped in or topped with omelette
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
arrangement of food (on a dish); serving of (arranged) food
avenue; street; coming and going; street traffic; flow (of water, air, etc.); transmission (of sound); reach (e.g. of voice)
for example; for instance; e.g.
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
smoked daikon pickles (famous product of Akita Prefecture)