lid resting directly on food; wooden drop-lid for simmering
gathering shellfish, crabs, etc. on the seashore
remedy for a cold; cold medicine
person or organization (esp. yakuza) in charge of solving problems caused by subordinates; member of a biker gang driving behind the rest (in charge of keeping the police away from the other members)
local product; homegrown; homebred
need; want; necessity; costs; expenses
swallowing; understanding; apprehension
shishito pepper (variety of Capsicum annuum)
washing by rubbing (clothes, hands, etc.)
periodontal disease; gum disease
sake made without added alcohol or sugar
caustic soda; sodium hydroxide
prosperity; prospering; flourishing; best of luck; all the best; hurray
saving water; water conservation; economizing on water
fixed cost; fixed expense
cowardice; timidity; bashfulness
meeting place; open area for meetings, markets, etc.
on the road; side of the road; roadside
first calligraphy of the year
combination microwave and (gas or electric bar) oven
instant noodles sold in a cup; cup noodles
patient's registration ticket
bread flour (high gluten); strong flour; hard flour