last week; the week before
Wakayama prefecture (Kinki area)
high-grade charcoal produced from ubame oak (Quercus phillyraeoides)
to stimulate one's appetite; to whet one's appetite
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
Wakayama (city, prefecture)
super hero belt; transformation belt
dried boiled rice used mainly as provisions of samurai troops and travelers (travellers)
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis)
to be harvested; to be reaped; to be yielded; to be able to harvest; to be able to reap; to be able to yield
minuteness; one millionth
intense heat; severe heat
dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall
technique; art; skill; move
to put on airs; to act big; to throw one's weight about; to be overbearing; to be domineering; to be bossy
honorific affix; honorific prefix
it serves you (him) right; it's what you (he) deserves
cut; reduction; curtailment
environmental problem; environmental issue
citizen; citizenry; city inhabitant; townspeople; bourgeoisie; middle class
to run (a business); to operate; to carry out; to perform; to hold (a Buddhist or Shinto ceremony)
left-over flesh on the spine of a fish (esp. tuna) or beef
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
choo-choo; chug-chug; chuff-chuff; brush-brush; scrub-scrub
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
excessive fishing; overfishing; overhunting; excessive taking
staff; stuff; stuffing; filling
standard; set; routine; decided
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings