hum (of a TV, radio, etc.)
to become sinewy; to behave formally
raw materials; ingredients
originally; essentially; naturally; in the first place; to begin with
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
three times a day (of meals)
to narrowly escape (e.g. death); to hang onto (life); (arch.) to ascertain; (arch.) to make definite
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
to have a meal; to take a meal
tiring easily; easy to tire
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
that's (as in "that's all")
that's not a nice thing to say; that's not a nice way of putting it; there was no need to say that
kamaboko; steamed seasoned fish paste, usu. in a semicylindrical shape on a strip of wood and sliced to go in soup, etc.
simple; easy; convenient; handy
discouraging; disappointing; lacking in thrill
to peel off; to come off; to be taken off
next; secondly; subsequently
bok choy (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis; esp. cultivars with green stalks); pak choi; Chinese cabbage
cold storage; refrigeration
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
prejudice; bias; distorted view
humming a tune; humming unconcernedly
salt and pepper; seasoning with salt and pepper