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
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
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
chirashi; chirashizushi; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top
to pitch in and help; to give someone a hand
to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)
bad habit; bad custom; evil practice; vice
emotional wall; internal barrier
to cling to; to stick to; to lie flat (e.g. on the ground)
to hold down; to twist someone's arm; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
to feel gloomy; to feel blue; to feel melancholy
disturbance; trouble; ups and downs
(raised) footpath between rice fields; ridge between rice fields
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor