curry udon; udon with curry sauce
to be away from home; to be out of the house
person who gets lonely easily; person who does not like to be alone; person who craves company
(overnight) stay; lodging; inn; hotel; night duty; anchorage
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run; to start moving (e.g. a vehicle); to take off; to get under way
grocery store; dealer in dried goods
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
your husband; her husband
adzuki bean (Vigna angularis)
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; (good) idea; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
apron (waist-down); waist apron
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
well connected; well known; having a large, diverse circle of acquaintances
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
greeting; a fine thing to say
red rice (beans and mochi) for auspicious occasions
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
shopping district; shopping street; downtown
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
collecting series of stamps at railway stations, tourist spots, etc.
important point; point to check; point not to miss; checkpoint
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
happy; auspicious; propitious; naive
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
interview (e.g. for a job)
just as; right after; in the act of; as soon as; at that moment
automatic; intransitive verb
perception; sensing; noticing
with a clink (click, clack)
soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; soy
kombu (usu. Saccharina japonica); konbu; kelp; any edible species from the family Laminariaceae
with a rattling sound; with a (gentle) clinking sound; rapping (on a door); (cooking) at a simmer; (boiling) gently; (bubbling) lightly
to boil; to simmer; to stew; to seethe
rolled barley; rolled oats
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
all-night vigil over a body; wake
fifth year of elementary school; fifth year elementary school student