origami; art of paper folding; hallmark; certificate of authenticity
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
a certain someone; Mr So-and-so
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
number of words a person speaks; number of dependents; number of mouths to feed; number of shares, items, applications, etc.
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
carbonic acid; carbonated water; baking soda; sodium carbonate
omurice; fried rice wrapped in or topped with omelette
coffee jelly; coffee jello; gelled sweetened coffee dessert
hijiki (dark edible seaweed usu. sold in dried black strips; Hizikia fusiformis)
(small crunchy) dried sardines
greens; vegetable leaves; leaf vegetable
vegetarian cuisine originally derived from the dietary restrictions of Buddhist monks
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
half-cooked; half-done; soft-boiled; half-ripe; unripe
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
proficient; skillful; patience; perseverance; fortitude
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
opening (the doors to an event, etc.); inauguration
preliminary arrangements; spade work
whitecaps; white-crested waves; thief
hakama; man's formal divided skirt
zori; traditional Japanese thonged sandals