abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to have a reason; to have an excuse
(a) dose; (a) puff; (a) smoke; lull; short rest
koicha; exceptionally dark, opaque matcha
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
red; crimson; red-containing colour (e.g. brown, pink, orange); Red (i.e. communist); red light (traffic); red ink (i.e. in finance or proof-reading); (in) the red
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white go stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.); squash
to dissolve (paint); to scramble (eggs); to melt (metal, etc.); to mix (water with flour, etc.)
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
general; popular; common; typical
dish placed on the far side of the serving table (kaiseki cuisine); side dishes at a banquet (e.g. sashimi, salad, vinegared dish; not rice or soup); resting one's forehead on the chest of one's opponent and grabbing his belt
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
other side; opposite side; other party
flounder (esp. the large-tooth flounders of family Paralichthyidae, but also lefteye flounders of family Bothidae); bastard halibut; olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus)
fine thread; hempen cord; slender; narrow; narrowness
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
thin soy sauce; light soy sauce
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
vinegar and soy sauce mixed in roughly equal proportions
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
appetizer or snack served with drinks; accompaniment to an (alcoholic) drink
to entertain; to make welcome
device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
Oribe ware (style of Japanese pottery)
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
unique; individual; original; unusual
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
painting; colored artwork; coloured artwork; overglaze enamels (on pottery)
Kutani ware; style of Japanese porcelain
cherry tree; cherry blossom; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder; horse meat
tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa); moutan; wild boar (meat)