origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
Japanese food; Japanese-style meal; Japanese cuisine
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
mountain stream; valley; dale; wetlands; swamp; marsh
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
to be thoroughly attracted by; to be completely fascinated by
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
long-established shop; shop of long standing; old shop
peak; summit; ridge; back of a blade
ordering (materials); placing an order; order
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
adds force or indicates command
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
(giving) birth; childbirth; native of; product of; assets; property
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
to warm (e.g. one's hands over a fire); to dry; to toast; to grill; to broil
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet