chameleon plant (Houttuynia cordata)
to boil (something in hot water); to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
exquisite flavor (flavour); delectable flavor; delicious flavor; delicacy; delectable dish
sterilization; sterilisation; disinfection; pasteurization
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
leaving someone behind; abandoning someone; marooning someone
never mind!; don't worry about it
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
to put to use; to make use of; to turn to account
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
several types; several kinds; several species
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
brown; light brown; tawny
octagon; star anise (Illicium verum); sailfin poacher (Podothecus sachi)
meat dish; meat-based cuisine
ageing; aging; senile deterioration
circulation (of the blood)
promotion; acceleration; encouragement; facilitation; spurring on
to mix; to stir; to blend
to put on the market; to put out for sale; to put on sale; to become popular
old-fashioned; ancient-looking; time-worn
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; frond; foliage
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
pig (Sus scrofa domesticus); pork; fatso; fatty
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
toothpick; skewer (used to cut and hold sweets served at a tea ceremony); toothbrush (orig. made from a thin willow branch frayed at one end)
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get