having not the slightest idea
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
to turn on; to switch on; to light up
to contemplate; to ponder; to think over; to turn over in one's mind; to reflect; to muse
one's self-possession; one's presence of mind
simultaneous; all at once
(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity
natto (fermented soybeans)
rice seasoning (usu. containing fish meal, seaweed, sesame, etc.)
comfortably warm; steaming hot (food); piping hot; glowing (with warmth)
to defy conventional wisdom
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
nigirizushi; hand-formed sushi with a topping of seafood, etc.
suitable; appropriate; befitting; conjoining; association; samprayukta
chirashi; chirashizushi; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
thin omelette cut into strips
snow pea; snow peas; mange tout
easy; simple; informal; offhand; cheap
hand-rolled sushi (usu. cone-shaped)
gas stove; gas cooker; gas range
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
-smell; stinking of; smacking of; hinting of
to rise up (e.g. pillar of smoke); to go up
to talk to oneself; to mutter
menu; bill of fare; program; programme; schedule
uchiwa; type of traditional Japanese handheld fan
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
strange; unexpected; (by) chance; unusual; curious
coexistence; living together
(eating or drinking) to one's heart's content
shellfish; seashell; shell
by some chance; somehow; in some way; somehow or other; one way or another; by any means possible
to cook (grains, e.g. rice); to boil; to simmer; to stew