to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); soba; Japanese buckwheat noodles; Chinese-style wheat noodles
udon; thick Japanese wheat noodles
to become a (bad) habit; to become a habitual practice; to become addictive; to grow on one; to become moreish
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
large serving; large portion
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
real thing; original; actual
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
invention; intelligent; clever; smart
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
light (flavor); lightly seasoned; light soy sauce; thin (porcelain, ceramic, etc.); thinly made
soy sauce ramen; soy ramen; ramen in clear brown broth flavored with soy sauce
to mix; to stir; to blend
springy (texture); doughy; elastic
roasted pork fillet (often used in ramen)
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
arrangement (of music); adaptation (of a story, recipe, etc.); interpretation; arranging (objects, a meeting, etc.); organization
luxury grocery item (e.g. alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco); indulgence
daily (living) necessities; necessities; essentials for life
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
to badger; to pester; to beg
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
person who is ...; thing that is ...
selecting a suitable person; personnel selection
to do together; to share; to participate in
to be injured; to sustain a wound
home area; home town; local
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
clandestine meeting (of lovers); assignation; tryst; (lovers') rendezvous
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
passing through without stopping; passing by
to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
commemoration; celebration; remembrance; memento; souvenir; keepsake
exhibition; display; putting on show
eye; eyes; sight; vision; looking