wakame (species of edible brown seaweed, Undaria pinnatifida)
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
Zen monk's early morning meal; refreshment; cakes; simple Chinese food; dim sum
combination; assortment (of goods); assorted box (e.g. of chocolates); assorted basket
gyoza; pot sticker; crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings stuffed with minced pork and vegetables
shumai; shaomai; steamed meat dumpling (Chinese-style)
Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata)
rice cake wrapped in bamboo leaves
and (concurrently; e.g. chauffeur and secretary); in addition to; at the same time; cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study)
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
coloring; colouring; color scheme; colour scheme; (touch of) colour; embellishment
while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
fullness; completeness; enhancement; improvement; replenishment; repletion
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
trouble; bother; annoyance
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
participation; joining; entry
to gather (bringing something); to gather (to exchange something)
variety of goods; number of articles
menu; schedule; program; menu
never mind!; don't worry about it
to look after; to take care (of); to favor; to gaze at; to stare at; to set one's eyes on
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
to stay calm; to keep cool
personality; style; appearance
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
since; henceforth; ever since
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
red; crimson; red-containing colour (e.g. brown, pink, orange); Red (i.e. communist); red light (traffic); red ink (i.e. in finance or proof-reading); (in) the red
rival; competitor; competition
rare (or peculiar) animal
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering