comic picture; funny illustration; shunga; pornographic picture
mysterious power of words to alter reality
bittern; concentrated solution of salts (esp. magnesium chloride) left over after the crystallization of seawater or brine
stout; dark beer; porter's ale
coarse salt; unrefined salt
to come; to go; to participate; to perform Zen meditation
glycosuria; glucosuria; urine sugar
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
shelving (a play, movie, etc.); closing down; cancelling; rice storehouse of the Edo shogunate
gelidium jelly strips (made from agar-agar); prostate orgasm
premises search; household search
charm against evil spirits; talisman; amulet
secret savings; secret stash; money hidden away
for goodness' sake; for the love of God; I implore you, ...; I beg of you, ...
magical; sorcerous; supernatural
seasoning with salt; amount of salt
parsimonious spirit; tendency to be frugal; inclination to scrimp and save; tendency to fuss over trivial things; worrier's disposition
one shō (approx. 1.8 litres)
ukiyo-e; ukiyoe; Edo-period woodblock print
diabetes; diabetes mellitus
health management; health maintenance; health care
announcement of time; time signal; news report; newsletter
drink; drinking; spigot; tap (in a cask, etc.); stock market bucketing; bookmaking
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
wall clock; grandfather clock
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
drink at home with one's evening meal; dinner-time drink
slowness; inertness; inability; lack of talent; dullness
good flavor (flavour); good taste; umami (fifth category of taste in food); skill; cleverness; profit
(lucky) find; bargain; good buy; treasure trove
Toyama (city, prefecture)
leaving everything up to someone else
unexpectedly; suddenly; abruptly
for work; in a manner related to work
business hours; opening hours; office hours
first night; first watch of the night; bridal night
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement