sound of two hard thin objects rubbing together; crunch crunch
wet towel (supplied at table); hot, moistened hand towel
sake bottle; tall and slender bottle with a narrow mouth made from ceramic, metal or glass that can be used for sake, shoyu or rice vinegar; turtleneck (sweater); non-swimmer; person who cannot swim
to this extent; to this degree; this much
to raise one's voice; to shout
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
set meal; special (of the day)
to be somewhat different (from before, from others, etc.)
being beaten by one's opponent's persistence; being outlasted; running out of patience; giving in; succumbing (to)
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
to make hand-rolled sushi
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
extermination (esp. pests); expulsion; destruction
geta; Japanese wooden clogs; turn (in set-type proofing); upside-down character
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
trembling; shivering; jiggling; wobbling; bouncing
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
specific medicine; wonder drug; silver bullet
famous brand of sake; choice sake
to become misty; to become hazy
egregious; outrageous; too much; over the top
to dye; to colour; to color
lesson; section (in an organization); division; counter for lessons and chapters (of a book)
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; referee; umpire
match; game; bout; contest
to be smeared; to be covered
complete devotion; body and soul; one's best
suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden