recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
to make coffee; to brew coffee
homecoming; returning home
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
napa cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis); nappa cabbage; Chinese cabbage
salt and pepper; seasoning with salt and pepper
connivance; tacit consent; toleration; acquiescence
cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
to serve; to dish up; to dish out; to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn
juicy (i.e. having lots of juice or liquid); Okinawan rice gruel meal
strong and weak points; likes and dislikes; strengths and weaknesses
cooking for oneself; cooking one's own food; doing one's own cooking; scanning a book or magazine to create an ebook by oneself
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
to feel uplifted; to be cheered up; to hearten; to be inspired; to be energized
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)
washing (esp. dishes and laundry)
colour usage; color usage; use of colour
precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close
karma; result of one's karma; fate; uncontrollable temper
cooking program; cookery show
entertainment; amusement; fun
setting; installing; setting up (meeting, conference, etc.); stage setting; setting (of a novel, movie, play, etc.)
opposite side; opposition
prop; stay; support; brace; fulcrum
to fasten (something or someone) to; to tie (to); to fix; to bind
beyond one's control; nothing one can do
unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
feeling a sudden chill; feeling a shiver; feeling sudden surprise (fright, horror, etc.); shuddering
bare legs; bare feet; stockingless legs
footwear; footgear; shoes
completely; all the way; altogether; bodily
(young) seductress; temptress; little devil; imp