chugging (a glassful of) a drink in one go
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake
just made; fresh (from the oven); newly-built (house)
to establish; to formulate
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
to boil (something in hot water); to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
full-bodied (e.g. wine, sake); rich; robust (flavor); full-flavored
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
wasabi (Wasabia japonica); Japanese horseradish
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
first-rate; finest quality; the best
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
to recall; to remember; to recollect
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
wide open (of eyes); large and bright (eyes)
to look away (from); to avert one's gaze; to disregard; to ignore; to escape (from); to turn away (from)
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...