belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones
relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Japan
alcohol or an alcoholic beverage, commonly consumed in social gatherings
a small and short grain that is white or brown and usually grown and eaten a lot in Asia
a country that is in East Asia and made up of many islands
a period of time that is made up of twelve months, particularly one that starts on January first and ends on December thirty-first
having a lot of value
the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society
different or better than what is normal
a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities
not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.
to put something in a liquid for a period of time to allow it to absorb or become saturated
to put something such as an ingredient, additional element, etc. together with something else
a container or form used to shape food or other materials by pouring them in while liquid, which then hardens into the container's shape
to change and become something else
a white carbohydrate food substance that exists in flour, potatoes, rice, etc.
a sweet white or brown substance that is obtained from plants and used to make food and drinks sweet
a type of fungus capable of converting sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide, used in making alcoholic drinks and bread swell
to be or remain in a specific state or position
any drink that can make people intoxicated, such as wine, beer, etc.
to divide into distinct parts or groups
(of food and drink) having a soft and even texture without any roughness or lumps
to pass through or as if through a filtering device or process
anything that takes place, particularly something important
a series of performances of music, plays, movies, etc. typically taking place in the same location every year
an established way of thinking or doing something among a specific group of people
a description of a past event available in the form of a writing or recorded voice
to think something is true, even if one is not completely sure
related to or associated with religion, faith, or spirituality
a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus
relating to a particular nation or country, including its people, culture, government, and interests
to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event
