to stay overnight; to stop (e.g. at a hotel)
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to come fluttering in (e.g. leaves, snow, flowers, etc.); to come dancing in; to drop in unexpectedly; to happen unexpectedly
kitchen; financial situation
to begin; to set about; to start
kamado; traditional Japanese wood or charcoal-fueled cook stove
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
Chinese water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica); ong choy; kang kong; water morning glory; water convolvulus; swamp cabbage
long chopsticks (for cooking, serving, etc.)
to mix; to stir; to blend
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
to knead; to mix with fingers; to quibble; to argue for argument's sake
cast; mold; mould; forming; shaping; fashioning
to be boiled; to be cooked
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
poor (living); barely continuing; just scraping along; very narrow
leisurely post; do-nothing job; sinecure
to run down (stairs, etc.)
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
fast-talking; rapid talking
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
dance hall; dance floor; landing (stairs); leveling off (e.g. in the economy); period of stagnation
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
raised tatami-floored seating area (usu. in a Japanese restaurant); small separate dining room
correction; rectification; mending; repair