inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
to have a smattering knowledge of
paste (form); (as a) paste
Indian cuisine; Indian cooking; Indian food
to cut into chunks; to chop into lumps
parallelism; running parallel (to, with); running concurrently; occurring at the same time; not reaching an agreement (e.g. of a debate)
reduction in working hours; reduction in business hours; time-saving
parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
bowl of eel and rice (donburi)
although; though; despite the fact that ...
to be particular about one's food; to have a discriminating palate
brain work; mental work; nonmanual labor
to have one cup of sake after another
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
trade; business; occupation; profession; job
to pilfer; to filch; to pocket; to make off with
leader of a charge; first to arrive
slow; clumsy; stupid; irritating
fly in the ointment; small flaw in otherwise perfect object; only trouble; only fault
fields (of rice and other crops)
to rampage; to run wild; to go berserk; to be violent (waves, wind, etc.); to be rough
every evening; night after night
Shinto priest; Shinto priesthood
prime of one's working life
now that it's come to this; since it's come to this
to shake; to waver; to tremble
losing easily; being trounced; being beaten hands down
wiles; trick; artifice; lover (male) (esp. of a prostitute)
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (middle ages); acting administrator
bribe; money under the table
great hurry; great haste; rush
to get tired of eating; to have enough of (a food)