natto (fermented soybeans)
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
aburaage; thin deep-fried slices of tofu; frying in oil; deep-fried food
soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; soy
manufacturing method; recipe; formula
bad smell; affectation; fulsomeness
poor health; ill health; unhealthy
gelidium jelly strips (made from agar-agar); prostate orgasm
morning; morning coat; breakfast set (often a drink and toast); breakfast special
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
late shift; second shift; afternoon shift
opening hours (of a store, restaurant, etc.)
primary school; elementary school; grade school
to haul in (hand over hand); to pull in; to draw in; to trace (history, threads of a story, etc.); to retrace (e.g. memories); to go over
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
current obsession; current kick; personal obsession
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
bathtub; boat with a bathtub rented to customers (Edo period)
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
(something) stopper (e.g. geridome is medicine for diarrhea)
water pistol; squirt gun; water gun
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
like a part of the family
anything and everything; from top to toe; from A to Z
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
to be opposite; to face each other
to shorten; to reduce; to crumple (fabric); to wrinkle; to make (one's body) smaller; to draw in (one's legs)
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
coming out (as gay, etc.)
to banter; to make fun of; to cool; to refrigerate; to window-shop; to look at without buying
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty