long chopsticks (for cooking, serving, etc.)
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
opportunity to show one's abilities; time to show one's stuff; one's province
to one's heart's content or satisfaction
medium flame (cooking); medium heat; medium fire
improper way (of doing); wrong way; unorthodox method; evil course; evil path; heresy
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
seasoning with salt; amount of salt
round; circular; spherical; mellow (flavour, voice, etc.); mild; smooth
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
to cut and divide; to cut up; to cut into pieces; to distinguish (e.g. facets of a problem); to isolate
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
demi-glace (type of brown sauce)
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; to stun; to amaze
man; menswear; clothing for men
egg dishes; food prepared with eggs
rice topped with raw egg (often seasoned with soy sauce)
uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual
publication of results; announcement of results
to be better than; to be ahead of; to outdo; to surpass; to exceed
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
way of cooking; cookery; recipe
in the future; another day; later
to run out of; to be short of; to be out of stock; to be out of (e.g. breath); to lose (one's patience, concentration, etc.)
selection (from many people for an important position); exceptional promotion
see!; didn't I tell you (this would happen)?
pounding (of one's heart); throbbing; thumping; heartily (eating); devouring; munching