just right (time, size, length, etc.)
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
bamboo shoot; young, inexperienced doctor
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
bamboo thicket; bamboo grove
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (vegetables, treasure, etc.); to mine (coal, ore, etc.); to top
central; main; just (done); counter for consecutive losses
removal of astringent taste (e.g. by cooking)
to make a mess of it; to make a hash of it; to fail and lose face; to spread miso (e.g. on konnyaku)
grilling on a skewer; spit-roasting
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to be collected (of clams, etc.); to be gathered (of mushrooms, herbs, etc.); to be picked (of fruit, etc.); to be able to collect; to be able to extract; to be able to get
and yet; despite (all) that
rice seasoned and cooked with various ingredients
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
direct transmission (of mystery, skill, secret, etc.); initiation
three flat objects (sheets of paper, pieces of cloth, etc.); cutting a fish into two boneless fillets and a piece with the skeleton
by today; before the day is over
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
inside one's heart; in one's mind
searching for someone; search for a missing person; searching for a (job) candidate; recruitment; scouting
to find out; to discover; to locate
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to; all of a sudden
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
moment by moment; hour by hour
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
gradually; slowly but steadily; little by little; inch by inch
portable earthen charcoal brazier (for cooking)
charcoal grilling; char-grilling
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
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)