to tighten; to press hard
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
to screw up; to put the screws on (a person); to constrict (someone, something)
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
pressure; clamping; tightening; fastening
to shut out; to bar; to lock out; to exclude
deadline; closing; cofferdam; closed (door, window, etc.)
soused (vinegared) mackerel
conclusion; end; completion; summing up; supervision
shime-waza (judo stranglehold)
shutout; shutting out; lock-out; freeze-out
decorative string used to hold a kimono sash in place
yakishime chinaware; high-fired unglazed ceramics
clamp; clasp; fastener; binding
fasting fish for several days to preserve flavour and quality (and reduce mortality during transport); killing fish in a fishtank (immediately before cooking); fish killed in a fishtank
parfait eaten at the end of a meal
adjustable strap; bracer; lacing
water-binding; compaction by watering; hydraulic filling; hydraulic tilling
bisque firing; bisque (pottery)