to smear all over; to slather on; to besmear; to paint heavily; to spread thickly; to bedaub (with paint)
double-dealing; double tongue; going back on what one has said; repeating oneself
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
gargling; rinsing one's mouth
name; designation; denomination; naming; giving a name
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee
recipe; (medical) prescription; how-to guide (e.g. for crafts)
pan; pot; saucepan; stew; hot pot
soy sauce; soya sauce; shoyu
just made; fresh (e.g. from the oven); newly built (e.g. house); brand-new
to boil; to simmer; to stew; to seethe
nikujaga; meat and potato stew
to fall fast asleep; to be confined to one's bed; to be laid up
something or other; somehow
cannot be helped; unavoidable
exhausting work; hard work; severe duty
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
by the way; meanwhile; on the other hand; by extension
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
coverall apron; cook's apron
circle; entirety; whole; money; dough; enclosure inside a castle's walls; soft-shelled turtle
horned owl (any owl with horn-like ear tufts)
being very busy; busyness
to set on fire; to ignite
hors d'oeuvre; party platter; assorted food tray; catering platter
to sniffle; to snuffle; to sob
chief; main; principal; major
wearing nothing but an apron; being nude except for an apron
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
cooking (esp. Japanese style); cuisine; (Japanese) restaurant
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
to tuck (e.g. sleeves); to roll up
patting; stroking; caressing
lodging; relay station; post town; constellation; mansion (in Chinese astronomy)
quickly (e.g. pushing up one's glasses); with a light pull; with a sharp tug (e.g. at a sleeve)