ferrule (of a cane, umbrella, etc.); butt end (of a lance, pike, etc.); hard tip (of a mushroom stem)
salt and pepper; seasoning with salt and pepper
skillful handling of a kitchen knife
classical school or style (e.g. of music, baseball pitching, etc.); orthodox school; authentic style; purist; follower of the orthodox school
reduction in working hours; reduction in business hours; time-saving
high flame (cooking); high heat; strong heat
the dark side; the seamy side
to advance to the next stage (e.g. in a tournament)
live broadcast (radio, TV); live coverage
Chinese cooking; Chinese food
sharing with others what has been given to you; sharing a portion of the profit with others
set of three; three sets; three classes
good flavor (flavour); good taste; umami (fifth category of taste in food); skill; cleverness; profit
appointment (to a position, job, etc.); being used for a role; promotion
sound source; sound generator; tone generator
omitting (reluctantly); leaving out; dropping; giving up (reluctantly); parting with; sharing
musical composition; tune
Bonin white-eye (Apalopteron familiare)
two classes; double; two sets
division into equal parts; equal parts
economical; efficient; lean; compact
one class; one set; a pair; a suite; a series
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
to win through (e.g. to the next round); to win game after game; to achieve a final victory; to fight to the end and win; to come out on top
intonation; accent; modulation; inflection
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
joining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entry; admission; subscription; affiliation
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (middle ages); acting administrator
prohibition; interdiction; forbidden; prohibited
to cook (grains, e.g. rice); to boil; to simmer; to stew