to become possible; to become able to (do)
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
dropping (of tears, dew, etc.); falling off; dropping off; inadvertently (coming to the surface); letting out (e.g. a secret)
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
something unfinished; something incomplete; idiot
to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of
being left out; being ostracized
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
simply; merely; only; solely
bang bang chicken (Szechuan dish of chicken in a spicy sauce)
largish; biggish; on the large side; slightly larger; a little larger
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; frond; foliage
to boil (something in hot water); to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
carrot (Daucus carota); Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
daikon (variety of large white Oriental radish, Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus); bad actor; lousy actor; wooden actor
shiso (Perilla frutescens var. crispa); perilla; beefsteak plant
finely cut strips (of vegetables); shredded vegetables
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
sesame seeds; sesame (Sesamum indicum)
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
light (flavor, color, etc.); simple; plain; frank; candid; easygoing
wakame (species of edible brown seaweed, Undaria pinnatifida)
microwavable instant rice; pre-cooked rice
to sharpen; to hone; to wash (rice); to scour; to polish
retaining warmth; keeping heat in; heat insulation
button (clothing); push-button; button
vacuum cleaner; vacuum; hoover
to let slip; to slide; to glide
detergent; cleanser; cleaning agent; washing material
to forget to put in; to leave out
skillful; clever; versatile; handy
blunder; (careless) mistake; error
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
dying in vain; useless death; meaningless death
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)