katsuobushi; small pieces of sliced dried bonito
kombu (usu. Saccharina japonica); konbu; kelp; any edible species from the family Laminariaceae
difficult to obtain; difficult to get
Sanuki udon; thick udon from Kagawa prefecture
to be reminded of; to call to mind
impossible to understand; impossible to decipher
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
dashi (Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp)
supply; supplying; replenishment
kind; sort; type; similar example; parallel; the like
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
independence; self-reliance
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof; evidence; corroboration; substantiation
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
one's own work; making by oneself
daily supplies; daily necessities; household items; housewares
economic; financial; economical; thrifty; frugal
crude; rough; plain; humble; shabby
made of cotton; cotton goods
manufactured goods; finished goods; product
various countries; various regions; various provinces
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
applying (e.g. a technology); adoption
sword; dagger; knife; bayonet
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
official recognition; authorization; authorisation; licence; license; accreditation
moving; relocation; change of address; transfer (of deeds, property, etc.); demise
sales; selling; marketing
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living