to trade in (commercial goods); to deal in; to sell
to be quiet (due to lack of activity); to be in a slump (of a business)
nothing ventured, nothing gained; (lit.) you will not get the tiger cub without entering the tiger's den
cheap everyday food that most people enjoy (e.g. ramen, curry); eating cheap delicious food; person who seeks out cheap delicious food
blackmail; extortion; threat (to extort money)
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw
overtime; outside of hours (school, office, surgery, etc.)
good-quality; superior in quality
graduate; alumnus; alumna
to have the memory of having done something oneself
to get involved (with); to begin (with); to have a hand (in)
to reheat; to steam over; to bring up again (a problem that has been dealt with); to take up again; to drag up
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
independent business; self-employment
after making the rounds; after having passed through many hands; after going through many places; eventually
heart-warming; kind-hearted; warm-hearted; considerate; kind; heartfelt
to be popular; to come into fashion; to be prevalent; to spread widely (e.g. disease); to flourish; to thrive
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
leasing (out); renting out; hiring out; letting
leaf vegetable; greens; vegetable leaves
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
izakaya; tavern, bar, etc. that also serves various dishes and snacks
enterprise; business; company; corporation
counter seat; seat at the counter
drinking establishment where one drinks while standing
turnover rate (merchandise, capital)
to squeeze; to wring out; to narrow down; to refine
service à la carte; single dish eaten by itself (without side dishes)
fish, meat, and vegetables stewed in a thick, sweet sauce of soy sauce, sugar and mirin