shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
to rise up (e.g. pillar of smoke); to go up
onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)
supply; supplying; replenishment
crispy; crunchy; tearing; ripping; spirited; energetic
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
leaf mustard (Brassica juncea var. integrifolia); mustard greens
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
to jump at; to be attracted by
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
to hand over; to surrender
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
pleasant feeling; good vibes
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
company; corporation; workplace
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
prospects of victory; chances of success
creator; inventor; developer
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after