may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
to taste; to try (food or drink)
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
seasoning; flavour; flavor
to penetrate; to pervade; to spread
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
being good at cooking; good cook
main cause; primary factor
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
gyudon; rice covered with sliced beef, usu. with vegetables
exclamation of surprised disappointment, disgust, or worry (yuck, ick, ack, eeew, crap!, blech, gross)
cooking for oneself; cooking one's own food; doing one's own cooking; scanning a book or magazine to create an ebook by oneself
willpower; energy; vitality
difference; variation; difference
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
move with haste (when you have no doubts)
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
no!; no no!; no, not at all
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
dishwashing; doing dishes
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
washing (esp. dishes and laundry)
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
to throw at; to turn; to raise
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
a little; a bit; slightly
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
New Year's Eve; December 31