Japanese wobbegong (Orectolobus japonicus, species of carpet shark); Japanese carpet shark; fringe shark
Tokyo-Nagoya Expressway; Tomei Expressway
one's background; one's history; one's circumstances; one's merit; asset; strong point
turnaround (e.g. at the end of a driveway)
a wonder lasts but nine days; (lit.) gossip lasts just 75 days
kaiseki; sophisticated traditional Japanese cuisine brought in courses; simple meal eaten before tea is served
next; next person; room adjoining a noble's parlor
vinegared rice; rice prepared for sushi
to make do with; to manage with; to make shift; to get (something) done in time; to have ready (by)
official copy of the family register
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
the other day; some time ago; recently
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
broadcast(ing) satellite; BS; satellite television
to have a name entered in the family register
temporary closure (of a shop, etc.); extra holiday; special holiday
ups and downs; bobbing up and down; rising and falling; ebbing and flowing
grasping (with one's bare hands); holding; grabbing; seizing; catching
to gain in skill; to improve; to get better
stay of execution; suspended sentence
paltry sum of money; small change; odd money; pittance; chicken feed
to perceive; to understand
light seasoning; mild flavour; bland taste
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal
to go with the flow; to go with the times
instead; but (on the other hand)
Shizuoka prefecture (Chūbu area)
to settle (a problem); to put an end to (a dispute); to be disposed of; to be settled; to come to an end
Aichi prefecture (Chūbu area)
hiring from another company; recruitment; quick costume change in kabuki (taking off outer costume); drawing (wire, pipes, metal plate)
horse mackerel (Carangidae spp., esp. the Japanese horse mackerel, Trachurus japonicus); jack mackerel; pompano; scad
(short) curtain hung at shop entrance; split curtain used to divide spaces in a house; reputation (of a store); good name; goodwill