just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
eating everything (on one's plate, etc.)
to eat; to drink; to smoke; to suffer (e.g. defeat); to receive a blow
formal; proper; prescribed; conventional; stereotypical
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
shower of dharma; Buddhism flowing forth
Japanese person; Japanese people
home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
local specialty; local special dish
in succession; one by one
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
to distribute; to apportion; to divide
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
being startled; getting a shock
lately; recently; nowadays
(appropriate for) one's age
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
intracerebral; inside the brain; (occurring) in the mind; mental (e.g. image); imaginary
fight; fighting spirit; fight!; do your best
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
ancestor; forefather; foremother
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
hundred-yen store; 100 yen shop
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
strong impression conveyed by one's eyes; eyes that convey a strong sense of purpose
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
male instincts; male frivolity
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
leaping; activity; leapfrog (over a problem); making a leap (e.g. in logic); making great strides; making rapid progress
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious