daikon (variety of large white Oriental radish, Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus); ham actor
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
lightly pickled vegetables
dressing; dressing; putting on clothes
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
nine (in mekuri karuta); oicho-kabu (traditional Japanese gambling card game)
busiest and most profitable business period; peak season
to succeed; to bear fruit
storefront; front of a store
person being waited for; person who waits
starting to work in a shop; joining a shop as an employee; going inside a shop; opening up a shop (in a building, etc.)
likes and dislikes; pickiness (about food); choosiness; fussiness; tastes; preferences
back fat; fatty upper part of roast pork
proxy; ringer; substitute; second serving of noodles (to add to previously purchased ramen)
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
to be opposite; to face each other
(edible) greens; leafy greens; vegetables
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
roasted pork fillet (often used in ramen)
to appear ...; to look like ...; to seem ...; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
the number of flat things; win-loss difference which influences the ranking of wrestlers
lotus flower; Chinese milk vetch (Astragalus sinicus); china spoon; lotus-shaped pedestal for a gravestone
condiment (e.g. grated or chopped topping such as daikon, wasabi, ginger, green onion, red pepper); spice
seasoning; flavour; flavor
concentration; thickness; density; cardinality
to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
way to go!; attaboy!; hear, hear!
porcelain bowl; donburi; bowl of meat, fish, etc. served over rice
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
invitation; introduction; temptation