vicinity, near, beside

Chinese noodles: ramen, mostly traditional ramen in Japan

支那蕎麦: Chinese noodles: ramen, mostly traditional ramen in Japan

(Buddhism, rare) word added to the end of a mantra, used as an intention for blessing, good luck, etc., or as an oblation

boiled and chilled soba (buckwheat noodles) served on a bamboo tray (zaru)

now; present / just now

until now

hemp, cannabis

(shogi) knight

hello; here I am; I'm home (said by a person coming back home, a stock phrase required by Japanese etiquette)