to close up like an oyster; to retire into one's shell
mixture of mayonnaise and canned tuna, used on bread, pasta, etc.
yōkan; jellied dessert made from red bean paste, agar, and sugar
Kanda Festival (held at Kanda Myōjin Shrine in Tokyo on May 15)
head priest of temple formerly led by founder of sect
benefiting from the fame or influence of a parent; riding a parent's coat-tails
to break a dam; to burst out
advertising poster hanging over the centre aisle of a train, bus, etc.
Kyoto dialect; Kyoto accent
things don't work that well in the real world; things seldom go as one wishes; that is expecting too much; it won't be that easy; (lit.) the wholesaler won't sell it like that
splendid alfonsino (Beryx splendens)
indicates failure, regret, etc.
rikka; formal style of ikebana
trying to conceive; attempting to get pregnant (through various means)
sunken kotatsu; low table over a hole in the floor (may have a heat source underneath and a hanging quilt to retain warmth)
group dating; gathering for young people to socialize with the opposite sex
combination microwave and (gas or electric bar) oven
to be completely boiled; to be boiled to a turn
to attract someone with food
mirin; type of sweet rice wine used in cooking
to have two things (at the same time) (e.g. good and bad points); to also have something (in addition to something else)
feigned innocence or naivete; beguiling innocence; wolf in sheep's clothing
to speak sharply; to sharpen one's tone; to raise one's voice
zaru soba (soba served on a bamboo draining basket with dipping sauce)
going on a date while wearing a school uniform
next number (magazine, etc.); next issue