having a meal (before doing something); fortifying oneself with a meal
different opinion; objection
proverb; saying; aphorism; maxim
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); soba; Japanese buckwheat noodles
to leave a dish half-eaten
to be found; to be discovered
to smack one's lips (over a dish); to eat with relish
device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
to talk; to chat; to chatter
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
dashi (Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp)
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
to boil (something in hot water); to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes)
being good at cooking; good cook
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
to say; to be called; to do
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to be overcome with emotion
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
lifetime supply; lifetime's worth (of something)
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
to serve; to work for; to attend
opinion; intention; thought
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
tears (from being deeply moved); tears of gratitude
to be choked; to be stifled; to be smothered
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
connection; link; relationship
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
to eat up (completely); to put down (a rebellion); to suppress; (arch.) to make flat; (arch.) to level out
rotation; making the rounds; spreading; effect; efficacy; by way of; via