(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity
to cook (grains, e.g. rice); to boil; to simmer; to stew
with a clink (click, clack)
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
to boil; to heat; to excite; (arch.) to melt (metal)
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to boil (something in hot water); to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
wakame (species of edible brown seaweed, Undaria pinnatifida)
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
leaving; going home; quitting one's job; free time; leisure
blunder; fault; error; mistake; failure; disgrace
like this; in this way; as you see
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
oscillation; vibration; swing (e.g. of a pendulum)
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
perfect; complete; flawless
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
social gathering; get-together; (friendly) meeting
branch-off edition (of a series)
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
failing to practice what one preaches
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
sad face; sorrowful face; anxious look; sad countenance
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
great physical power; animal strength