Topic: Ready-to-eat Japan
- Part I Sealing the deal!
Word definitions
and a [adj.] one at that: which is also [adj] (emphatic expression)
first priority (n.): the most important thing; the thing that needs to be done first
grab a (quick) bite (v.): have a quick, often casual meal
at the end of the day: finally, ultimately, when all is said and done
verbal (adj.): using words, spoken
named after (v.): the name originating from that
shelf life (n.): the period of time that a product can be safely kept in storage
commercialise (v.): make a product widely available for sale
found (v.): create a new organization, company, or town
the biggest player (n.): the one that has the most influence, control, or power
adopt (v.): accept an idea, method, or child as your own
branded as (v.): (for products) given a specific name or title
voila / voilà: there it is! (from French, literally ‘see here!’, used to show something)
retain (v.): keep, maintain something
tinny (adj.): an unpleasant, metallic taste
amind-blowing (adj.): amazing, shocking, or extremely impressive