loach or eel dipped and broiled in soy-based sauce
to have as a side order (with drinks); to make fun of someone; to laugh at someone's expense
Yamashita Yousuke (1942.2-)
fee paid for the services of a geisha or prostitute
Gamblea innovans (species of deciduous tree); extremely spicy form of chili pepper; variety of high-quality green tea
pedestrian mall; car-free pedestrian mall; (lit.) pedestrian paradise
presentation of employment offer; orientation occasion for prospective employees
nature itself is a good mother; (lit.) even without parents, children grow up
something appearing from a place you wouldn't expect; something said as a joke actually happening; (lit.) a horse from a gourd; something impossible; something ridiculous
Ginza (shopping district in Tokyo)
bitter melon stir-fried with pork, tofu and other vegetables
good evening (greeting, e.g. in emails sent in the evening)
being sensitive to the heat; person who is sensitive to the heat
sex worker (at a soapland)
water content; moisture; juiciness; dampness
plate of assorted fried food
loss of a match that is 'called' part way into the game
late-night screening (at a movie theatre)
thin omelette cut into strips
soaking fabric in lukewarm water (to soften and remove starch); desizing; moistening with steam; blanching (food); parboiling food
organic farming; organic cultivation
to take the name of; to call oneself; to pretend; to feign; to purport
monetary offering; offertory
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
jellied fish or meat broth
natto (fermented soybeans)
local government employee; local civil servant
mature age; advanced age; maturity; age when one is old enough to know better
faking crying; crocodile tears
udon served in a pot with broth
being sensitive to the cold; person who is sensitive to the cold
sentimental; sentimentality
prostitution; call girl business