even though; despite; when
gyoza; pot sticker; crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings stuffed with minced pork and vegetables
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional attack on a weakened enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation
simple chicken and rice stir fry dish (usu. flavoured with ketchup or tomato puree)
omurice; fried rice wrapped in or topped with omelette
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
any more; any further; any better; any longer
to suffer; to receive (kindness, rebuke, support); to sustain (damage)
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
demonstration; verification; substantiation; actual proof
to be somewhat different (from before, from others, etc.)
to find out; to discover; to locate
mountain stream; valley; dale; wetlands; swamp; marsh
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
geisha; professional female entertainer, usu. at traditional banquets
by return; (call or write back) without delay; lapel; cuff; going back; returning; chorus
to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in
electrical outlet; wall socket; power plug
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
influential person; man of importance
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
what (e.g. "what rudeness"); what (something) is like
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
honour; honor; glory; privilege
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after