wide open sky; the blue; heavens; firmament
auspicious bird (i.e. crane)
to jump (out of the way); to jump back; to jump aside
in all; in total; collectively; in addition; besides; at the same time
too terrible to look at; unbearable to look at
horse mackerel (Carangidae spp., esp. the Japanese horse mackerel, Trachurus japonicus); jack mackerel; pompano; scad
roasted or deep-fried fish or meat, marinated in a spicy sauce
to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest
remains; leavings; remnant; surplus
look; appearance; spectacle; sight; observation meditation; outlook on ...
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
smelling burnt; tasting burnt; having a burnt smell
disastrous scene; terrible spectacle
ventilation fan; extractor fan
opening fully; full throttle; full power
to read (a book, etc.) over again
counter for choices, options, etc.
as it is bound to (happen); following the natural course; though possible as it may be
die cutting; cutting with a cutter; shaping with a mold; cookie cutter
process; operation; stage of a process; progress of work
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
mirin; type of sweet rice wine used in cooking
kitchen table; kitchen counter; working surface
north-east; Tōhoku (northernmost six prefectures of Honshu); Tohoku
Hokkaido (island, prefectural-level administrative unit)
source (of a river); fountainhead; source; origin; root
coarse, low-grade tea; tea (often used when offering someone a cup)
to fight against; to oppose; to face
solitude; loneliness; isolation
leader; guide; mentor; coach
to shake; to waver; to tremble
to listen attentively to; to be lost in