I bought a beautiful block of A5 wagyu, seared thin slices in the pan, and ate them with just salt and lemon. It was so good I pulled a chair into the kitchen and dined right in front of the stove — bad manners, maybe, but a happy dinner.
| 塊 | かたまり | chunk; block (of meat) |
| 炙る | あぶる | to sear; to grill lightly |
| 大正解 | だいせいかい | exactly the right call |
| 酸味 | さんみ | acidity; tartness |
| 行儀 | ぎょうぎ | manners; behavior |
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