to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
to be cooked; to have finished cooking
polished rice; (uncooked) white rice
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
feel uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to persist in; to carry out; to have one's own way; to push through; to carry through
up until now; as recently as the present
built-in kitchen; integrated kitchen system
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing
slightly early; just before
somehow; in some way; for some reason; faintly; vaguely
to look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; (lit.) to bend one's head slightly to one side
both hands; both arms; ten
future; (future) prospects; bringing (from abroad, another region, etc.); bringing about; giving rise to
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
sorry; excuse me; thank you
to distribute; to portion out; to deal out; to separate (out); to pick out
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
variety of court dance (Nara period)
to burn; to burn down; to be roasted; to be thoroughly cooked; to be sunburnt; to fade (in the sun); to glow red (i.e. of the sky at sunset)
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (suit)
to be overcome with emotion
perfect; complete; flawless
conviction; belief; confidence
reserve and consideration (to others)
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; gibe