killing; destruction of life; cruel; heartless; callous
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)
wretched; miserable; shameful; mean; despicable; abject
out of season; unseasonal
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
hiss (esp. cat); sizzle; whoosh
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
udon; thick Japanese wheat noodles
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
to be relieved; to feel relieved
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
but; however; provided that
notches; serration; indentation; notched; serrated; jagged
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
seafood and vegetables cooked sukiyaki style and served with udon
regional cuisine; local cuisine
sukiyaki; thin slices of beef, cooked with various vegetables in a table-top cast-iron pan
pot of chicken or seafood, and vegetables in a dashi broth, usu. cooked at the table (traditionally a winter meal); seafood and vegetable stew or chowder
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
long-established shop; shop of long standing; old shop
origin; appearance of auspicious omen
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
store interior; inside of a shop
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
sunken kotatsu; low table over a hole in the floor (may have a heat source underneath and a hanging quilt to retain warmth)
to encamp; to take up positions
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
all you want; as much as one wants
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
all you can drink; bottomless cup