(this is only) the beginning; just the start; jonokuchi; lowest division in sumo
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically; strategy; tactics
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
flight; desertion; escape
cylindrical slab of meat on a single bone (oft. depicted in manga, anime, etc.); cartoon meat
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
lump of meat; piece of flesh; human body
unmistakable; unquestionable; certain; evident
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into; to stick to; to cling to; to hold on to
smoked food; smoking (fish, meat, etc.); smoked
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
trivial; trifling; slight; insignificant
initial salary; starting salary; entry-level salary
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
eating live seafood (e.g. squid, ice gobies) while it is still moving
worm; worm; worm (lure); soft plastic lure
low-quality products; strange thing; strange combination
having an ancient and honorable origin; of good lineage; of noble birth
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
part (esp. of the body); region; site; cut (of meat)
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
to appear ...; to look like ...; to seem ...; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
mundane; routine; everyday; unremarkable; common; day-to-day
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
selling area; counter; section; favorable time to sell; good time to sell
vacuum; absolute void; complete vacuity
next; next person; (arch.) room adjoining a noble's parlor
in deep black; in jet black
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
final destination; last stop; end; conclusion; goal
-off (price reduction); discount; -coated; -plated
(cash) register; checkout (counter); cashier
frantic dash; rushing at full speed
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; charm; appeal