fishing; gathering seafood (e.g. clams, seaweed); catch (e.g. of fish); haul
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
dried fish (or shellfish, etc.)
to take pains; to take time for someone; to do work for someone; to go to trouble for someone
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)
regional cuisine; local cuisine
custom; habit; customary practice
fish, meat, vegetables, etc. pickled in kōji and salt; food pickled in malted rice
first class plus; extra special
last-minute cramming; overnight cramming; (vegetables) salted just overnight
undisputed; entirely; perfect
by all means; no matter what; at any rate
fate; destiny; predestination
cushion to soften the blow; something that cushions the blow
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
to pickle thoroughly; to pickle a large amount
cooking; food preparation
part (esp. of the body); region; site; cut (of meat)
fat (of meat); fatty meat
hygiene; sanitation; health
washing; cleansing; cleaning; cleansing (one's mind and body)
high voltage; high pressure
sterilization; sterilisation; disinfection
freezing; cold storage; refrigeration
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
finely chopped fish or meat (sometimes seared first); mince; hitting (e.g. a drum); striking; bashing; criticizing
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
vacuum pack; vacuum packing
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring
earthen charcoal brazier (for cooking)
charcoal; charred remains