cold storage; refrigeration
sales; selling; marketing
ladies' (fashion, etc.); female bōsōzoku gang
Hitomi Kinue (1907.1.1-1931.8.2)
accurate; exact; punctual; neat
pebbles; gravel; boulder formed from gravel and sediment
overarm stroke (type of traditional Japanese swimming style)
neighbourhood; neighborhood
thin slices of beef, cooked with various vegetables in a table-top cast-iron pan; sukiyaki
Imperial reign; Kimigayo (Japanese national anthem)
being roused; being stimulated; being inspired; being spurred on
Olympic village; athlete's village
the Japanese (rising sun) flag
lighter; (small) cargo vessel
first ears of rice of the season; first crops of the season; first harvest of the season; offering (to the gods)
discouraging; disappointing; lacking in thrill
star player; star athlete
Manchurian Incident (1931); Mukden Incident
to whip; to lash; to give the rod; to spur on; to encourage
(bringing to a) perfect end; (rounding off with a) crowning achievement; successful conclusion; triumphant finish
memorial; testimonial; commemorative
very long period; forever; eight thousand years
haramaki; bellyband; stomach band; torso armour that opens at the back; haramaki
damn Westerner; (lit.) hairy foreigner
nailing on; nailing down; being stationary; being rooted to the spot; (price) pegging
invitation; summons; bidding (e.g. to host the Olympics); calling
great popularity; sensation; good reputation
world record; establishing a world record (in)