somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
half the body; half length
thickly; densely; luxuriantly
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
to stimulate one's appetite; to whet one's appetite
scorch; burn; burnt rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing
section; cross section; profile
fat; tallow; lard; grease
salty; calculating; stingy; scowling; grimacing; hoarse
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
solid (body); solid matter; solid food
kōji; malted rice; malt; malt-like material from growing mold on rice, barley, beans, etc. (used as a starter to make sake, miso, soy sauce, etc.)
sample; example; specimen; display model (e.g. plastic food models used by restaurants)
male carer (at a nursery school, children's home, etc.); childcare worker
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
place; room; margin; scope
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
to surge; to well up; to gush out
chewiness; firmness; feel of food while being chewed; challenge (e.g. work, book); toughness
to mix; to stir; to blend
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum); green onion; spring onion
blueback (any fish with a bluish back, such as the Japanese sardine)
bad smell; affectation; fulsomeness
to rub out; to clean off; to clear away; to efface; to erase
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
making something strong even stronger; solidifying something's chances; (lit.) (giving) a metal rod to an ogre
well-cooked; well-done; browned