something like that; sort of like that; similar to that; in that vein
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to taste and compare several dishes (or foods) of the same type
essence; the best; chic; smart; considerate; understanding
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
people; race; nation; ethnic group; ethnos
scattering; leaflets; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) unit of land area (595.8 m^2)
to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward
soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; soy
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
to use up; to exhaust; to wear out
local production for local consumption
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
once-in-a-lifetime encounter (hence should be cherished as such)
it's best to; it's safest to; there's nothing better than
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
travelling alone; solitary journey
destination; place one stays during a trip
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
to jump up; to spring up; to move around; to bounce up and down; to pound (of one's heart, e.g. with excitement); to throb
happy memory; sweet memory
to increase; to add to; to augment
just past noon; afternoon
fried prawns; fried shrimp
to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay; to give board; to provide meals
assortment (of food); assorted dishes; combination platter
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...
plate (often as in "tectonic plate")
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested