to close up like an oyster; to retire into one's shell
mixture of mayonnaise and canned tuna, used on bread, pasta, etc.
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)
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 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
emergency measures; urgent countermeasures
volume number; reel number; number of volumes; number of reels; a set number of scrolls to be read by a Buddhist monk
gas range; gas burner; gas ring; gas cooker; gas cooktop
to be dependable; to be reliable
notes; remarks (reference) column
baby face; childlike face; babyface (in pro wrestling); face; good guy
leather; leather-bound; leathern
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
elegant; lively but restrained; quietly beautiful
reasonable (person); obedient (e.g. child); doing what one is told