to be lit (e.g. electricity comes on); to be lighted; to catch fire
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
main dish (e.g. meat, fish, but not rice); principal dish
chicken; coward; scaredy-cat; chicken
simmered with; cooked with; boiling; boiled dish
white sauce; béchamel sauce
loveable; very likeable; like very much
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
before; previously; ahead; Pardon me for leaving (before you)
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
small dish (usu. one of several accompanying rice); side dish; fill; fill-in (drumming); jack-off material; something to masturbate to
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
refined; graceful; modest; cultivated; elegant; reserved
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
without touching; no touching; not participating in; not being concerned by; without being involved in
one's student (esp. a former one); one's pupil; one's disciple
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
to boil; to simmer; to stew; to seethe
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
well-cooked; well-done; browned
good flavor (flavour); good taste; umami (fifth category of taste in food); skill; cleverness; profit
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to fail to ...; to miss one's opportunity to ...
juicy (i.e. having lots of juice or liquid); Okinawan rice gruel meal
finish; end; completion; result
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous