sweet (e.g. young girls, flowers blooming); touchingly lovely; cute; pitiful; pitiable
because of; owing to; due to
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
to taste; to try (food or drink)
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
methodical; precise; meticulous; wooden post that has been carved to have a rounded corner with grooves running along either side of it
finish; end; completion; result
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
to put into the mouth; to eat
thickness (of a sauce, soup, etc.); viscosity; thick consistency
side dish (e.g. vegetables, beans, pickles)
chewiness; firmness; feel of food while being chewed; challenge (e.g. work, book); toughness
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
to get excited; to make one's heart leap; to make one's heart pound
solid (body); solid matter; solid food
good-quality; superior in quality
ginger (Zingiber officinale)
proper quantity; suitable amount; proper dose; optimal dose
to be used to eating; to become used to eating; to be accustomed to eating; to acquire a taste for
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
strongish; somewhat strong
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; victory; strictness; cruelty
mix; mixed-race person; multiracial person
good flavor (flavour); good taste; umami (fifth category of taste in food); skill; cleverness; profit
ingredient; component; composition
corpuscle; minute particle; particulate
to wake up (someone; by calling out); to awaken; to bring back (e.g. memories); to evoke; to recall
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice