praying by proxy; applying by proxy
thin, dried strips of daikon soaked in vinegar and other flavorings
extravagant (spending); generous; luxurious; bubbly; bubblelike
holding out a little longer
compared to our company's products (a phrase often used in advertising when comparing old and new products); in this company's comparison; as I see it; by my estimate
feeling elated; being excited; high spirits
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
with a single flash of light; glitteringly; sparklingly; twinklingly
Christmas cake; unmarried woman above the age of 25
to make oneself popular without any regard to others; to take all the credit to oneself; (lit.) to turn out well (of a child)
osechi; food eaten during the New Year's Holidays
phi; diameter (units assumed, esp. mm)
yeah; you're right; that's right
dividing for administrative purposes; partition; division
to lead; to take the lead; to be in a top position
reindeer (Rangifer tarandus)
party venue; place for a party; banquet hall
to remain unsold; to be left on the shelf
French; French food; French cuisine
wrapping; lapping (i.e. grinding, polishing)
from the start; from the beginning; from the outset
period of youth; while young
first shrine visit of New Year
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle