to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
freezing; cold storage; refrigeration
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
in the meanwhile; during the time
chopping board; cutting board; flat chest; tiny breasts
cut; cutting; omission; cutting; haircut; (continuous) shot (in a film or TV show); illustration (in a book, newspaper, etc.)
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking
kitchen knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
process; operation; stage of a process; progress of work
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
reduction in working hours; reduction in business hours; time-saving
range; stove; cooker; microwave oven
ding (of a bell); bing; honk (i.e. sound of blowing one's nose); snort; heating in a microwave; cooking in a microwave
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
thawing; defrosting; decompression (of data); extraction; unpacking
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
to mix; to stir; to blend
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
completion; perfection; accomplishment
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; a ... in the making; future (lawyer, doctor, etc.); beginning
to crack (an egg, etc.) into a container
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
omurice; fried rice wrapped in or topped with omelette
rice (esp. when served on a plate)
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing (on a typewriter)
half-cooked; half-done; soft-boiled; half-ripe; unripe
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
blunder; miss; slip; oversight
setting a place; setting the table