hen-of-the-woods (species of polypore mushroom, Grifola frondosa)
natural product; product of nature
to forget completely; to leave behind
to indulge in; to give oneself up to; to be obsessed by; to be engrossed in; to be lost in; to be absorbed in
if you run after two hares you will catch neither
to be unreasonable; to whine; to throw a tantrum
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
standing comparison with; comparing favorably with; by no means inferior to; equal to
red rice (beans and mochi) for auspicious occasions
maple (tree); red leaves (of autumn); autumn colors; layered colors in garments, resembling autumn colors; venison
to model (something) on; to be modelled on; to be made in the shape of; to symbolize; to represent
feeling of fullness; ability of a food to fill you up; stomach condition
boiled greens in bonito-flavoured soy sauce (vegetable side dish)
grilled eggplant; fried eggplant
duck; easy mark; sucker; sitting duck
along comes a sucker just begging to be parted from his money; double stroke of good luck; perfect timing!; how convenient (for you to show up)!
fatty layer; layer of fat
duck hot pot (with cabbage, spring onions, tofu, etc.)
jello; jelly; gelatin dessert; gel; jelly
light seasoning; mild flavour; bland taste
else; in addition; besides
to try to (do); to want to; to be about to (do, happen)
to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to accompany; to go with; to associate with (someone); to mix with
chili oil mixed with chopped garlic, onions, etc.
setting up specially; special installation
to brace one's core (e.g. when carrying something heavy); to bear down; to exert oneself; to push oneself; to pay generously (for); to splurge (on)
chawanmushi; savoury steamed egg custard with chicken, mushrooms, etc. (savory)
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
leaves turning red (in autumn); red leaves; autumn colours; fall colors
one point; stitched ornament; small needlepoint design; relief pitcher brought in to face one batter
chestnut rice; rice boiled with chestnuts
retort (to an insult, jeer, etc.)
fighting words; inflammatory words; provocative remark
to just appear; to be half out; to be on the tip of one's tongue
to check; to stop; to keep back
vibration; vibrato; trill