generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
umeboshi; pickled dried ume; pickled dried plum
to bury; to embed; to implant
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
arrangement (music, objects, etc.); organization; adaptation
to sprinkle over (e.g. salt, pepper, etc. on food)
baking foods in a covered pan; foods baked in a covered pan
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
to burn; to be roasted; to be heated; to be jealous; to be envious
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
to roast; to parch; to toast; to boil down
completion; finish; workmanship; result; outcome
Japanese mustard spinach (Brassica rapa var. perviridis)
bok choy (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis; esp. cultivars with green stalks); pak choi; Chinese cabbage
daikon (variety of large white Oriental radish, Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus); ham actor
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
sesame seeds; sesame (Sesamum indicum)
katsuobushi; small pieces of sliced dried bonito
seasoning; flavour; flavor
to boil (something in hot water); to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)
to omit; to leave out; to exclude; to curtail; to save; to cut down
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
convenient; handy; useful
housewife; mistress (of the house); homemaker
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