katsudon; pork cutlet served on top of a bowl of rice
pottery; earthenware; ceramics; (soft-paste) porcelain; china
porcelain bowl; donburi; bowl of meat, fish, etc. served over rice; front pocket in a haragake
light brown; golden brown
to be deep fried; to be hoisted up high (e.g. of a flag); to soar up into the air (e.g. of fireworks); to well up (of emotions); to become stronger (of feelings); to stand out; to be striking
cutlet (usu. crumbed and fried); katsu
mitsuba (Cryptotaenia japonica); Japanese honewort; Japanese honeywort; three-leaved; trefoil
colour; color; hue; tints
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
dashi; Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
unauthorized; without permission; unapproved; lack of permission; absence of authorization
model; pattern; paragon; exemplar
to stimulate one's appetite; to whet one's appetite
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
senior high school student
to seize (someone) by the collar; to grab (someone) by the scruff of the neck; to collar (someone)
bad mannered; naughty; misbehaving
deep-seated grudge; hatred
and; thereupon; because of that
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
diet; dieting; losing weight (through dieting, exercise, etc.)
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
absolutely; positively; decidedly
to gain weight; to put on weight
being completely naked; (in) one's birthday suit
carelessness; inattention; thoughtlessness; negligence
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to pick up
sulky look (often with puffed cheeks); sullen look; pout; glower
last place; lowest position; lowest rank; least significant (bit); lowest order
running alone; running solo; having a large lead (over the others); being far ahead (of everyone else); having one's own way; ignoring others' opinions and acting as one wishes
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)
ready fire-power; battle-ready forces; immediate asset (to a team or firm); someone who can be an immediately effective player or worker
smooth (skin, stone, etc.); sleek; velvety; silky