secret plan; secret scheme; secret stratagem; secret method
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
kusaya; brined, sun-dried fish (usu. mackerel scad) which has a very pungent smell
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
fat; grease; blubber; lard; suet
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
to pickle thoroughly; to pickle a large amount
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
dwelling; house; residence; den; habitat
item; article; dish; course; finest item
as you see; as you can see
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
earthen charcoal brazier (for cooking)
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
to forget to say; to forget to mention
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
strict; rigid; exact; fair; impartial
this year; this fiscal year; this school year
promotion; raising of status
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
revenge; making a new attempt where one previously failed; determination of a loser to win the next time
computer; cyberbrain; digital brain
adviser; advisor; consultant
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
rikka; formal style of ikebana
body-conscious (look); tight-fitting (clothing)
to devote oneself wholeheartedly to; to sacrifice one's health for; to risk one's life
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress