middle of the night; dead of night
destructive blast; blowing up; explosion
tail and fins; embellishment (of a story, rumor, etc.); exaggeration
to abide (by the rules); to keep to the regulations
Pacific saury (Cololabis saira); mackerel pike
grilling (fish) with salt; broiling with salt; boiling seawater to get salt
eggplant (Solanum melongena); aubergine
type of stew, usu. fish or vegetables in a mild broth; fish grilled unseasoned and then simmered slowly in soy and mirin broth
chawanmushi; savoury steamed egg custard with chicken, mushrooms, etc. (savory)
threatening voice; threatening tone
even for an instant; even as a joke
summer vacation; summer holidays
another thing; exception; special case
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to mislead; to misguide
insistence; (major) emphasis; stress
(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping)
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
alumnus (alumnae); graduate; former member of an organization; former inhabitant (country, region, etc.)
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
English conversation; school for English conversation
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
honour; honor; glory; privilege
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)