to not give in; to be obstinate; to be stubborn; to be perverse
then; well; so; well then
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
zabuton; flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular
else; in addition; besides
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
to jump on (a horse); to jump onto (a bus, train, etc.); to jump into (a taxi)
sound of something making firm contact with a flat surface
too (much); overly; excessively
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
pent-up resentment; grudges and hard feelings
than; in comparison to; rather than; over; above
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable
(food served on a) single plate
to mix in (e.g. an ingredient)
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to dress stylishly; to joke; to play on words
Manila clam (Ruditapes philippinarum); Japanese littleneck clam
soaking of clams in salt water to remove grit
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
pan; pot; saucepan; stew; hot pot
seafood seasoned with salt and sake then steamed
shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff
one's body; one's person; oneself; one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.); one's position
enough; sufficient; sufficiently; fully; division into ten
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
dashi; Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago