to stop blowing (of wind); to blow over; to blow itself out; to die down; to subside; to abate
sukiyaki stock; stock mixed with soy sauce, mirin and sugar (used to flavor sukiyaki)
having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end
chopped burdock root (and sometimes carrot) cooked in sugar and soy sauce
to have one's fun spoiled; to have one's enthusiasm dampened
I'm sorry to have kept you waiting
type of food (sliced dried herring or other fish wrapped in kombu seaweed and boiled)
last business day of the year
(woman's) undersash; rolled omelette mixed with fish (paste) (omelet)
mashed sweet potatoes with sweetened chestnuts
tally; check; piece of wood or paper split in half and given to each party as a form of proof (e.g. of a transaction)
worldly wisdom; gumption; stingy person
surimi; minced fish (or meat) mashed into a paste
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
of good omen; auspicious; lucky; auguring well (for); boding well (for)
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
to be harvested; to be reaped; to be yielded; to be able to harvest; to be able to reap; to be able to yield
to grant a person a moment
soba noodles eaten at night on New Year's Eve
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
pounded fish cake; half a slice; half a ticket; ticket stub
to have one's faults exposed; to have one's secrets blown
that's too bad; too bad for you!
unloading (cargo, etc.); discharge
to do earnestly; to get serious
osechi; osechi-ryōri; traditional food eaten during the New Year's holidays
chirashi; chirashizushi; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top