appearing drowsy or intoxicated (of eyes, actions, etc.)
thick; deep; kind; cordial; serious (of an illness); abundant
how much; how many; however
February; second month of the lunar calendar
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
to suspend between two points; to build (a bridge, etc.); to put up on something (e.g. legs up on table)
gathering material (for an article, novel, etc.); collecting information; covering (an event, incident, etc.); reporting; interview (for a news story)
first thing in the afternoon
crisply; with a crunch; refreshingly; sharply; (sitting) straight
original method; original procedure; genuine way (of doing something)
a style of Chinese poetry; legend or inscription on a picture
the public; the street (e.g. "word on the street"); street; district; location (e.g. of a battle); scene (e.g. of carnage)
to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express
straight-from-the-pot udon; freshly boiled and drained seafood (esp. small fish); seafood served straight from the pot
curry udon; udon with curry sauce
something out of the ordinary; variant; variety; person with an unusual character or background; unique figure; exceptional type
not factored in; not included in calculations; unaccounted for; unplanned for
counter seat; seat at the counter
extra effort; one small touch; small twist
every ...; every other ...; at intervals of ...; with ... in between; ... apart
marketing system; sales method; sales plan
standard; set; routine; decided
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
audience (with a lord, dignitary, etc.); interview; first (public) appearance; debut; trial service (of a servant); probation
whenever you want; any time you like
tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)
shout of joy; cry of pleasure; jubilant comments
characteristic way of speaking
something that smells of fish or blood; meat and fish; degenerate monk; corrupt priest
good flavor (flavour); good taste; umami (fifth category of taste in food); skill; cleverness; profit
passionate; ardent; enthusiastic
to take up one's chopsticks (to begin a meal); to start to eat; to eat
dashi; Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; because; since; for
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect
(phonograph) record; record (esp. in sports); record (data structure)
various; diverse; different; divergent; divided; conflicting
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
novice; beginner; starting to run; running off; running away