time; hour; period; class
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
to set (sun); to become dark
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
preparation; arrangements
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); soba; Japanese buckwheat noodles
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
kamaboko; steamed seasoned fish paste, usu. in a semicylindrical shape on a strip of wood and sliced to go in soup, etc.
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum); green onion; spring onion
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
number one; first; best; most; game; round
prawn; shrimp; lobster; crayfish
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.); squash
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
by means of; due to; because of; according to
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
Chinese "Tail" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); counter for fish, shrimp, etc.
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
lightly; gently; (breaking apart) easily
finish; end; completion; result
cutting ingredients into decorative shapes (e.g. vegetables)