nonglutinous grain (not sticky enough to make mochi rice cakes)
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject (philosophical); protagonist
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
extempore; impromptu; improvised; ad-lib; off-the-cuff; instant
washing with cold water (without using soap, etc.)
mirin; type of sweet rice wine used in cooking
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
completion; finish; workmanship; result; outcome
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
beefsteak plant; perilla; megaphylls; (lit.) large leaf
chive (Allium schoenoprasum); chives
to mix; to blend; to combine
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
condiment paste made from yuzu zest and chili peppers (chile)
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
meat eating; eating of meat; meat diet; carnivorous
food culture; dietary culture; cuisine
state (US, Australia, India, Germany, etc.); province (e.g. Canada); continent; (arch.) dear
season (period in which regulated games are played); season (division of the year); season (of a TV show, etc.); season (for doing something, e.g. ski season, entrance examination season)
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
black pepper (Piper nigrum)
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
good feeling; feeling good
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!