cooking for oneself; cooking one's own food; doing one's own cooking; scanning a book or magazine to create an ebook by oneself
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
routine; routine duties; routine work; routine
skillfully; admirably; really well; excellently
so many countries, so many customs
each juncture; each turning point
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
event held the night before another event; eve (of a festival) (e.g. Christmas Eve)
sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation; fixing
sign; indication; omen; symptom
large snake; heavy drinking; heavy drinker
to buy (of a government, public agency, etc. from a private citizen); to purchase; to buy up (all of something)
storage; preservation; stocking; hoarding (of goods or money without productive use)
half-roasted; half-baked; rare
curious; strange; unusual
convenience; user-friendliness
spread; span; expanse; extent
instant yakisoba in a cup
yakisoba; fried noodles, usu. with vegetables and meat
focus of one's attention; what one is looking for; viewpoint; point one is trying to make
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
planning; plan; project; arrangements
abandonment; giving up; bargain sale; selling off cheaply; edge (e.g. of an architectural member); boundary
flat; even; level; plain (language, words, etc.); simple
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
understanding (of people's circumstances and feelings); perceptiveness; sympathy; wisdom
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
to drop in; to go see (someone); to come to hang out
myself; oneself; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to one's inferior)
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
sightseeing spot; tourist attraction
each country; every country; various countries; all countries
to speak fluently; to be a good talker
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
(means of) transportation; transport; transportation facilities; transportation system; transit system
middle class; bourgeoisie