just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
okonomiyaki; savoury pancake fried on an iron griddle with vegetables, meat and/or seafood and topped with various sauces and condiments
slimy; slippery; greasy; smoothly (of CGI movements, video streaming, etc.)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
depending on; dependent upon; relying on
unpleasant; uncomfortable; creepy; spooky
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
not yet known; unknown; strange
inquisitive mind; spirit of inquiry; spirit of enquiry
new menu item; new dish on a menu
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
to improve one's skill (esp. at calligraphy or drinking larger amounts of alcohol)
once again; yet again; (there you go) again
shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing
bygones; the past; past event
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
Gamblea innovans (species of deciduous tree); extremely spicy form of chili pepper; variety of high-quality green tea
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
accompanying; being accompanied by; going with
herbal tea; herb tea; tisane
narrow-minded; small-minded; close-minded; intolerant
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
big welcome; welcoming greatly; being very welcome
quick; prompt; alert; smart; clever; astute
gale; strong wind; high wind
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
carrier pigeon; homing pigeon