to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
polished rice; (uncooked) white rice
natto (fermented soybeans)
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
manufacturing method; recipe; formula
establishment; settlement
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
in that way; like that; that way
sticky; gluey; gummy; stickiness; something sticky
Japanese person; Japanese people
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to be needed; to be wanted
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
once in a while; occasionally; seldom; at long intervals
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
fit; spasm; attack; seizure
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
gyudon; rice covered with sliced beef, usu. with vegetables
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
stomach and intestines; gastrointestinal tract; digestive organs
to sob; to be choked with tears
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
rightly or wrongly; by all possible means
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)