to cook (grains, e.g. rice); to boil; to simmer; to stew
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
hum (of a TV, radio, etc.)
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
to become empty; to be emptied
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
right beside; close to; nearby
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
second (unit of time); arc second
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
technique; art; skill; move
many; much; a great amount; (arch.) excessive amount
to sit; to squat; to be implicated
need not; (not) have to; need not have; need not exist
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
memorial day; commemoration day; anniversary
tamago kake gohan; raw egg mixed with white rice, often seasoned with soy sauce
birth; creation; formation
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
to get an upset stomach; to have diarrhea
dwelling; house; residence; living; life
dwelling; house; residence; address
to lay in stock; to replenish stock; to procure; to learn; to find out; to take in
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement
softening; softening (of attitude); mollification; weakening (of the market); blanching (e.g. of vegetables; by depriving of light)
firmly rooted; deep-seated
insular; closed; unsociable; exclusive