willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
called; known as; that; to say
finger flick to the forehead
complicated; complex; intricate; confusing; difficult; troublesome
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
sound of the wind; voice of the wind
to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test
injury; harm; evil influence; damage
to poke one's nose into another's affairs; to have a hand in; to take a (deep) interest in; to poke one's head (into a room)
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
rival; competitor; competition
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
simmering; (boiling) gently
genuine; real; authentic; full-scale; full-blown; all-out
cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob
question; inquiry; enquiry
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
pride; dignity; self-respect
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
colour and lustre; color and luster; complexion; colour; color
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
Wagyu (any of four breeds of Japanese cattle); Wagyu beef
sauce; Worcestershire sauce
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
a few hours; several hours; a couple of hours
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
make; manufacture; -made; made of ...; made in ...