teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
large quantity; massive (quantity); mass (e.g. mass production, mass transit, mass destruction)
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
negative; passive; half-hearted; unmotivated
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
beforehand; in advance; previously
to mix; to blend; to combine
throwing down; dropping; airdrop; investment
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
sliced ginger prepared in vinegar (served with sushi); pickled ginger; mimeograph; reprimand; rebuke; overly skinny person
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
one-night stand; taking home a woman from a bar, club, etc.; takeout (i.e. food); take-out; takeaway
finish; finishing; finishing touches
blue; azure; green; green light (traffic); black (horse coat color); blue 5-point card; immature
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
to sprinkle over (e.g. salt, pepper, etc. on food)
next; next person; room adjoining a noble's parlor
to sell out; to sell widely; to sell on a large scale
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
working one's employees hard; being a slave-driver
number of articles; quantity
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
to have the privilege of doing
row; line; company (of someone); group; sequence; counter for rows
waiting time; latency; standby time (e.g. cellular phones); queueing time
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
management; administration; operation