yuzu (Citrus ichangensis x C. reticulata)
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
vegetarian cuisine originally derived from the dietary restrictions of Buddhist monks
sea urchin; seasoned sea urchin eggs
shallows; shoal; rapids; current; position; place
Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis)
sound effect for slurping back up excess saliva (e.g. as stimulated by desire for food)
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; nimbly; alertly
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
private; non-public; secret; closed-door; closed
tightly; firmly; fast; sharply; keenly
court lady; lady-in-waiting
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
to choose the best; to select carefully; to handpick
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
to restore one's energy; to restore one's spirits; to recharge one's batteries
sushi; range of dishes made with vinegared rice combined with fish, vegetables, egg, etc.
cannabis (Cannabis sativa); hemp (plant); hemp (fiber); linen; flax
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
daikon (variety of large white Oriental radish, Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus); bad actor; lousy actor; wooden actor
river; stream; River; the ... river
common orient clam (Meretrix lusoria)
eel (esp. the Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica)
agreement; affirmative; aye; yes; OK
ground; land; the region in question; the local area; skin; texture; fabric
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against someone; to play (a game, match, etc.) against someone
chopsticks used to move food from a serving dish to one's own dish
passionate; hot-blooded; full of vitality
growth period (in children)
to distribute; to hand out
any; all; every; both; either; none (with neg. verb)
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
grilled surface; seared appearance; searing