straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
key word; key phrase; clue; keyword; search term; index term
to call each other; to call out to one another
to cut; to slit; to cut open
disrespect; irreverence; impiety; blasphemy; profanity
subordination; dependency
let sleeping dogs lie; wake not a sleeping lion; (lit.) the spirit you do not approach will not curse you
to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient
to become an expert; to be a master (of)
pork bones; broth made from pork and pork bones
chicken skin (esp. in cooking)
capsicum (Capsicum annuum, esp. the cultivated chili peppers); chili pepper (chile, chilli); cayenne; shichimi pepper
one's own house; own; personal; autologous
to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest
tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)
critic; reviewer; commentator
gourmet food; delicious food; dining on gourmet food; following a lavish diet; living as an epicure
to be on the right track; to be doing well; to be looking good; to be coming along nicely
dice roll with the desired result; lucky throw of the dice; good luck; stroke of luck; hoped-for result
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
soft-boiled egg marinated in soy and mirin (usu. topping on ramen)
jingling; jangling; clinking; lasciviously; coquettishly
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
porcelain bowl; donburi; bowl of meat, fish, etc. served over rice; front pocket in a haragake
rain water; "rain water" solar term (approx. February 19)
to create a debt in one's favor (e.g. by doing someone a favor); to create an obligation in one's favor
plan; project; attempt; plot; scheme; undertaking
to bear in mind; to keep remembering; to note
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to leave tracks; to leave footprints
understanding and acceptance; spiritual awakening; a heart that understands truth; (feeling of) resignation
laying (a railroad, pipes, naval mines, etc.); construction
optical fiber; optical fibre
I regret to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
without warning or notice
murder; homicide; manslaughter
military stores; munitions of war
nothing special; nothing significant; not a problem
to envelop; to blanket; to cloak
loafing; indolent; lazy; hey
without preparation; off the cuff; unreserved; without restraint; beginning; start
cost of repairs; repair costs