reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
absolutely; positively; decidedly
piledriver (sexual position)
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
spewing; gushing; spouting; eruption; effusion
(feeling of) identification; sense of unity
individual; one by one; separate; each
being filled with; being full of; permeation
neat (personal appearance); tidy
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
first departure (of the day); first train; first bus; departing from the starting station (of a bus, train, etc.)
crisp; staccato; piquant; clear
climax; peak; critical moment; most important stage; turning point
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
to make coffee; to brew coffee
homecoming; returning home
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
napa cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis); nappa cabbage; Chinese cabbage
salt and pepper; seasoning with salt and pepper
tacit approval; tacit permission; connivance; acquiescence; toleration; overlooking
cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
to serve; to dish up; to dish out; to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn
juicy (i.e. having lots of juice or liquid); Okinawan rice gruel meal
strong and weak points; likes and dislikes; strengths and weaknesses
cooking for oneself; cooking one's own food; doing one's own cooking; scanning a book or magazine to create an ebook by oneself
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
to feel uplifted; to be cheered up; to hearten; to be inspired; to be energized
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)
things to be washed; (dirty) dishes; laundry; washing
colour usage; color usage; use of colour
adding detail (to a drawing)
precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close
karma; result of one's karma; fate; uncontrollable temper
cooking program; cookery show