to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)
to discuss; to talk together
cooking; food preparation
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
I see; that's right; indeed
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
thrift; economy; frugality
concise; brief; humble; frugal; modest; discrete
innermost feelings; heart; motive; nature; disposition; spirit
to be indelibly stained or ingrained; to be dyed in deeply
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
to breathe out; to exhale
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
to watch steadily; to stare
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum); Japanese Judas tree
to peel; to skin; to pare; to hull; to bare (e.g. fangs); to open wide (e.g. eyes)
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
seasoning; flavour; flavor
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
sauce; Worcestershire sauce
(sense of) taste; counter for food, drink, medicine, etc.
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to accompany; to go with; to associate with (someone); to mix with
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
arrangement (music, objects, etc.); organization; adaptation
curry (esp. Japanese curry); rice and curry
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
fried egg; sunny-side up fried egg
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly