to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
to buy; to purchase; to value (highly); to think highly of; to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers)
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
fine food; high-quality food; gourmet; epicure; gastronome
grilling on a skewer; spit-roasting
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
farmer; farming family; farmhouse; School of Agrarianism (China); School of Agronomists
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
nationally protected chicken breed; free-range local traditional pedigree chicken; chicken meat from same
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
chewiness; firmness; feel of food while being chewed; challenge (e.g. work, book); toughness
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
good flavor (flavour); good taste; umami (fifth category of taste in food); skill; cleverness; profit
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
finish; finishing; finishing touches
tamari soy sauce; variety of rich soy sauce (used for sashimi, etc.)
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
yakisoba; fried noodles, usu. with vegetables and meat
cheap everyday food that most people enjoy (e.g. ramen, curry); eating cheap delicious food; person who seeks out cheap delicious food
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
crisp; crunchy; precise; clipped; brisk
best; supreme; wonderful; highest; maximum; most
takoyaki; octopus dumplings
home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning
Kansai (region comprising Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and surrounding prefectures); Kansai (western half of Japan; during the feudal era)
transfer student; student changing schools
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during