by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
great difference; major mistake
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum); green onion; spring onion
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
yakiniku; Japanese dish of grilled meat similar to Korean barbecue; roasted meat; grill
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
mapo tofu (spicy Sichuan dish of tofu and minced meat)
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
looking; viewing; (please) try (to)
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
retort; sealed plastic pouch typically containing ready-made sauce or stew; boil-in-the-bag; retort; glass vessel used for distillation (now largely obs.)
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
Hamburg steak; hamburger steak
forget it; forget what I just said; scratch that; check that
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
udon; thick Japanese wheat noodles
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
to boil (something in hot water); to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
cloud ear mushroom (Auricularia auricula-judae); wood ear mushroom; Jew's ear mushroom
(not) even once; (not) ever
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
genuine article; real thing; real deal
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard