pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
polar regions; the pole; farthest land; ends of the earth
sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead
to discuss; to talk about; to argue; to dispute; to take into consideration; to make an issue of
to be worth; to be worthy of; to deserve; to merit
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
to water (a plant, a flower etc.)
polished rice; (uncooked) white rice
natto (fermented soybeans)
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity
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
in that way; like that; that way
sticky; gluey; gummy; stickiness; something sticky
once in a while; occasionally; seldom; at long intervals
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
gyudon; rice covered with sliced beef, usu. with vegetables
stomach and intestines; gastrointestinal tract; digestive organs
to sob; to be choked with tears
rightly or wrongly; by all possible means
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
way; method; means; effect; result; benefit
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
Vienna sausage; wiener; Vienna coffee; Viennese
to dish up; to arrange food (on a plate)
noisily (esp. the noise of heavy feet)
to put on clothes; to wear clothes; to be the personification of
fetish; passion; enthusiasm
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
to show one's true colors (colours); to expose one's faults; to give oneself away
maid; helper; help; assistance
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
cookware; cooking utensil
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration