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10-Input/Classes/Japanese Class_2026-03-23.md

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 # Last Weeks Homework
 **Synopsis from Japanese Class_2026-03-18.md:** Introduced Special Humble Speech (Tokubetsu no Kenjougo) which uses unique verbs like "itadakimasu" (eat/drink/receive), "haikenshimasu" (see), and "sashiagemasu" (give). Vocabulary focused on professional settings: overseer (監督), customers (お客様), and clients (お得意様).
 

10-Input/Classes/Japanese_Homework.md

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+**Synopsis from Japanese Class_2026-03-23.md:** Continued Special Humble Speech (Tokubetsu no Kenjougo) with verbs like 'mairimasu' (go/come), 'orimasu' (be), and 'moushimasu' (say). Introduced the 'V-naide' pattern for expressing 'instead of' doing something. Vocabulary included clothing items (short/long sleeves, shorts) and terms like 'kouei' (honor) and 'renkyuu' (long holiday).
+
 **Synopsis from Japanese Class_2026-03-18.md:** Introduced Special Humble Speech (Tokubetsu no Kenjougo) which uses unique verbs like "itadakimasu" (eat/drink/receive), "haikenshimasu" (see), and "sashiagemasu" (give). Vocabulary focused on professional settings: overseer (監督), customers (お客様), and clients (お得意様).
 
 **Synopsis from Japanese Class_2026-03-11.md:** Focused on Humble Speech (Kenjougo) patterns for Group 1/2 (o + stem + shimasu) and Group 3 (go + noun + shimasu) verbs. Also covered specific family titles like "shujin" and "okusama," and vocabulary such as "yayacoshii" (confusing) and "garu" (to feel).

20-Knowledge/Synthesized-Japanese-Class-Notes.md

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 - **お電話します** (odenwa shimasu) - To call (*Note: uses お*)
 - **お約束します** (oyakusoku shimasu) - To promise (*Note: uses お*)
 
-## 特別な謙譲語 (Tokubetsu no Kenjougo) - Special Humble Speech - *Added: 2026-03-18*
+## 特別な謙譲語 (Tokubetsu no Kenjougo) - Special Humble Speech - *Updated: 2026-03-23*
 These are unique humble forms that replace standard verbs entirely.
 
-| Polite Form (Masu) | Special Humble Verbs | Meaning |
+| Polite Form (Masu) | Special Humble Verbs | Kanji | Meaning |
-| :--- | :--- | :--- |
+| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
-| たべます / のみます / もらいます | **いただきます** | To receive (food, drink, or items) |
+| たべます / のみます / もらいます | **いただきます** | | To receive (food, drink, or items) |
-| みます | **はいけんします** | To see / To look at (and "worship") |
+| みます | **はいけんします** | 拝見します | To see / To look at (and "worship") |
-| ききます / いきます | **うかがいます** | To ask / To hear / To visit |
+| ききます / いきます | **うかがいます** | 伺います | To ask / To hear / To visit |
-| あいます | **おめにかかります** | To meet |
+| あいます | **おめにかかります** | お目に掛かります | To meet |
-| あげます | **さしあげます** | To give / To offer |
+| あげます | **さしあげます** | 差し上げます | To give / To offer |
+| いきます / きます | **まいります** | 参ります | To Go / To Come |
+| います | **おります** | 居ります | To Be |
+| いいます | **もうします** | 申します | To Say |
+| します | **いたします** | 致します | To do |
+| しっています | **ぞんじております** | 存じております | To know |
+| しりません | **ぞんじません** | 存じません | To not know |
 
-*Example:* 今朝は清水さんに名刺**差し上げて**私も**いただきました** (This morning, I gave my business card to Mr. Shimizu, and I received one from him as well.)
+- *Example:* 今朝は清水さんに名刺**差し上げて**私も**いただきました** (This morning, I gave my business card to Mr. Shimizu, and I received one from him as well.)
+- *Example:* 「ここに私はおります」 - Isa -> "Here I am"
+- *Example:* 「はい、まいります」 -> Rebekah -> "I will go"
+- *Example:* 六か月前に日本にまりました (I came to Japan six months ago.)
+- *Example:* 私は子供が二人おります (I have two children.)
+- *Example:* 私は大阪に住んでおります (I live in Osaka.)
+- *Example:* 私は田中と申します (My name is Tanaka. Note: When introducing oneself, this literally means "As for me, Tanaka is what is said.")
+- *Example:* いつ日本にいらっしゃいましたか？ 三ヶ月前に参りました。 (When did you come to Japan? I arrived three months ago.)
 
 ## Passive Verb Tense - *Added: 2026-01-28*
 This turns something like "To Scold" to "To be Scolded by"
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 - **招待 (しょうたい)** - Invitation - 2026-03-18
 - **名刺 (めいし)** - Business Card - 2026-03-18
 
+### Vocabulary - 2026-03-23
+- **半袖 (はんそで)** - Short Sleeves
+- **長袖 (ながそで)** - Long Sleeve
+- **半ズボン (はんずぼん)** - Shorts (pants)
+- **まくる** - To Roll Up (e.g., 袖をまくる)
+- **腕まくり (うでまくり)** - Roll up Sleeves (also implies rolling up sleeves to help someone)
+- **腕 (うで)** - Arm
+- **光栄 (こうえい)** - Honor
+- **連休 (れんきゅう)** - Consecutive Holidays
+- **夜食 (やしょく)** - Midnight Snack / Night food
+
 ### Verbs
 
 - **あう (会う)** - To meet

23-Cooking/Frameworks.md

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+## Step 1: Stovetop & Microwave Cooking Frameworks
+
+To build a meal without an oven, you must manage two distinct heat sources: the **Skillet** (conductive heat for browning and searing) and the **Microwave** (dielectric heating for internal cooking and rehydration).
+
+### The "One-Pan" Sear (Skillet)
+This is the fundamental method for high-protein meals. The goal is to develop a "crust" on the protein through the Maillard reaction.
+* **The Logic:** Pat your protein (Chicken, Steak, Fish) [[Bone-Dry Patting]]. Heat your skillet with a high-smoke-point fat until it shimmers. 
+* **The Execution:** Sear the protein until it releases naturally from the pan. Remove it to a plate, then immediately toss your produce into the leftover rendered fat and juices to pick up the flavor.
+
+### The "Steam-Sauté" (Skillet + Lid)
+This is the best method for "hard" vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or cauliflower that usually take too long to cook through in a pan.
+* **The Logic:** You use a small amount of liquid to cook the interior of the food with steam, then evaporate the liquid to brown the exterior.
+* **The Execution:** Place your produce in the skillet with a tablespoon of fat and two tablespoons of water. Cover with a tight lid for 3–5 minutes. Remove the lid, let the remaining water evaporate, and sauté until the edges are crisp.
+
+### The "Starch-Buffer" (Microwave)
+Because a skillet only has so much surface area, the microwave acts as your secondary processor to handle the bulk components.
+* **The Logic:** While the skillet handles the "flavor" (protein and veg), the microwave handles the "volume" (starch).
+* **The Execution:** Use the microwave to steam potatoes (diced with a splash of water), rehydrate rice, or soften "zoodles" or grain pouches. This ensures all components of the meal reach the plate at the same temperature.
+
+---
+
+## Step 2: The Comprehensive Flavor Profile Matrix
+
+Use this table as a "Logic Gate" when you are at the store. Once you pick a protein, follow the row to find the matching components that ensure a cohesive meal.
+
+| Profile | Aromatics (Start) | Common Proteins | Common Produce | Common Starches | Fats | Acids (Finish) |
+| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
+| **Mediterranean** | Garlic, Onion, Shallot | White Fish, Chicken, Chickpeas | Zucchini, Tomato, Spinach, Eggplant | Orzo, Couscous, Crusty Bread | Olive Oil | Lemon, Red Wine Vinegar |
+| **East Asian** | Ginger, Garlic, Scallion | Pork, Tofu, Shrimp, Beef | Bok Choy, Snap Peas, Cabbage, Mushrooms | White Rice, Rice Noodles, Udon | Sesame Oil, Neutral Oil | Rice Vinegar, Lime |
+| **Latin American** | Onion, Bell Pepper, Jalapeño | Steak, White Fish, Black Beans | Corn, Tomato, Radish, Cabbage (Slaw) | Corn Tortillas, Rice | Lard, Avocado Oil | Lime, Pickled Onion Juice |
+| **French/Continental** | Leek, Shallot, Garlic | Steak, Chicken, Eggs | Mushrooms, Asparagus, Green Beans | Potatoes, Baguette, Pasta | Butter, Heavy Cream | White Wine, Dijon, Lemon |
+| **South Asian** | Onion, Ginger, Garlic | Chicken, Lentils, Lamb | Cauliflower, Peas, Spinach, Potato | Basmati Rice, Naan | Ghee, Coconut Oil | Lemon, Yogurt, Tamarind |
+| **Standard American** | Onion, Garlic | Ground Beef, Bacon, Chicken Thighs | Broccoli, Corn, Green Beans, Carrots | Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni | Butter, Bacon Fat | Apple Cider Vinegar, Hot Sauce |

23-Cooking/References/Bone-Dry Patting.md

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+This is a critical technical requirement for the **Maillard Reaction** (the chemical process that creates that brown, flavorful crust).
+
+- **The Problem:** Water is the enemy of browning. Moisture on the surface of your steak or chicken turns into steam the moment it hits the pan. Steam is capped at **100°C**, but browning doesn't happen until around **140°C** to **165°C**. If your protein is wet, you are essentially boiling the outside of your meat instead of searing it.
+    
+- **The Fix:** Take a paper towel and physically press it onto every surface of the meat until the paper towel stops coming away damp.
+    
+    - **Pro Tip:** For the absolute best results, salt your meat and let it sit uncovered in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking. The salt draws out moisture, which you then pat away.

23-Cooking/References/High Smoke Point Fats.md

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+The "Smoke Point" is the temperature at which a fat stops shimmering and starts to burn, smoke, and taste bitter. Since a good sear requires high heat, you need fats that can handle the "thermal load" without breaking down.
+
+| Fat Type | Smoke Point | Best Use |
+| :--- | :--- | :--- |
+| **Avocado Oil** | **~271°C** | The gold standard for high-heat searing. Neutral flavor. |
+| **Ghee (Clarified Butter)** | **~250°C** | Best for flavor. All the milk solids are removed so it won't burn. |
+| **Tallow / Lard** | **~200°C** | Great for "Standard American" or "Latin" profiles. |
+| **Neutral Oils (Canola, Grapeseed)** | **~200°C - 230°C** | Reliable, cost-effective, and won't change the flavor of the dish. |
+
+#### What to Avoid for Searing
+* **Extra Virgin Olive Oil:** Has a low smoke point (**~160°C - 190°C**). Best used for finishing or low-heat sautéing.
+* **Butter:** Milk solids burn almost instantly at high heat. If you want butter flavor, add it at the very end of the cooking process (this is called "butter basting").