all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
paste of miso, ground toasted sesame seeds, mirin, etc.
(sense of) taste; counter for food, drink, medicine, etc.
these guys; these fellows
cutting ingredients into decorative shapes (e.g. vegetables)
to head home; to leave for home
piece of paper; slip of paper; strip of paper; scrap of paper
floral pattern; flourish; ornament; star (actor, player, etc.)
personality; character; individuality; personhood
seemingly good; (of) good appearance; looking good
to run out of; to be short of; to be out of stock; to be out of (e.g. breath); to lose (one's patience, concentration, etc.)
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
shortage of stock; scarcity of goods
arrival of goods; goods received
symptoms; condition (of a patient)
work of art; artwork; objet d'art
sense of smell; olfaction
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
sympathy; empathy; response
meandering; snaking; zigzagging
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
ruling the times; holding sway over the minds of the people
cumulonimbus; gigantic columns of clouds (in summer); thunderhead
regarding with apprehension; viewing with anxiety
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
(divine) punishment; curse; retribution