common octopus (Octopus vulgaris)
here and there; this way and that way; everywhere; all over
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
the right person in the right place
to chew out; to reprimand severely; to rake over the coals; to press oil
northern part; the north (of a region)
southwestern part; the southwest
northeastern part; the northeast
to gain knowledge; to build up one's knowledge
to be mad about; to be hooked on
charring; something charred; traditional medicine made from charred ingredients
monkey banana (var. of wild banana in the Philippines and Okinawa) (Musa acuminata 'Seniorita'); seniorita banana; var. of banana producing small fruit
bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
convening; calling together (e.g. parliament); call-up (for military service)
to head home; to leave for home
Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Singapore
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
to be breathtaking; to be stifling
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
to be bloodcurdling; to be ghastly
curry udon; udon with curry sauce
soba in hot broth; soba without any trimmings
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
what one has a mind to do; what one feels like (doing); being so minded; (with) that in mind
to put in; to place inside; to be enthusiastic; to be engrossed; to be in high spirits; to be excited
cocoa (beverage, cocoa solids); hot chocolate
unique; rare; exceptional; unparalleled; incomparable
to boil; to decoct; to infuse
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of; to take a tea break; to rest
roasting (e.g. of coffee)