Chinese silvergrass (Miscanthus sinensis); maiden grass; susuki grass
to say; to utter; to declare; to name; to call
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
the West; the Occident; Western countries
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
sample; specimen; pattern; model; example
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
pronunciation; reading (e.g. of a kanji); way of reading (out loud); interpretation (e.g. of a text); reading
lower part; foot; lower direction; left part of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage right (actor's POV)
technical; technological; practical
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
confidence; trust; faith; credit
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
saying something (to someone); greeting; approaching (someone)
to come to see; to come and see; to visit
evening meal; dinner; supper
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
to accept; to receive (an application); to (be able to) take (food, medicine, etc.); to bear; to be affected by; to take damage from
having said that; on the other hand; (but) then; (but) still
demanding; difficult; strict
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
eating while standing; eating at a (street) stall
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
porcelain bowl; donburi; bowl of meat, fish, etc. served over rice; front pocket in a haragake
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum)
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
difference; variation; difference
that is (to say); namely; precisely; exactly; if one does ..., then; in that case
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to allot; to assign; to give; to provide; to fit to; to fasten to
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
place; position; location; position; standing; status
top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes; ruler and ruled
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
bottom; sole; depths (e.g. of despair, the sea); bottom (of one's heart); limit; end
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern