to couch (a sword); to look at cynically or ironically; (arch.) to stand ready (to do); (arch.) to adopt a formal attitude
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
to get (someone's) help; to ask for help
in the end; on top of that
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to astonish; to astound; to stupefy; to flabbergast; to strike a person dumb; to dumbfound
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
reprint; reprinting; second edition
puffer fish; blow fish; fugu; globefish; swellfish
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; hammy (acting); over-the-top; clumsy
home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning
striped mullet (Mugil cephalus); flathead grey mullet; black mullet; redlip mullet (Chelon haematocheilus)
New World (esp. the Americas, but also Australasia); new world
yuzu (Citrus ichangensis x C. reticulata)
to boil (something in hot water); to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)
chicken meat; fowl; poultry; bird meat
to get late; to advance; to wear on
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
last; final; end; conclusion; rust
and they all lived happily ever after; having a happy ending; ending without incident
supporting role (actor); minor role
first shrine visit of the New Year
the other day; lately; recently
change for the better; improvement; looking better (than before)
every year; yearly; annually
izakaya; tavern, bar, etc. that also serves various dishes and snacks
a few hours; several hours; a couple of hours
game arcade; video arcade
custom; convention; common practice; (arch.) becoming accustomed (to)
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle