to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
thin omelette cut into strips
to put together; to combine; to join together; to match against (e.g. in a sport)
(rolling) along; (rolling) over and over; with a bright, ringing sound (e.g. of a bell); (laughing) in a bright, high-pitched tone; (changing) frequently (of opinions, conversation topic, etc.); constantly; (losing) all too easily
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
osechi; food eaten during the New Year's Holidays
jūbako; multi-tiered food box
what the?; what's going on?; what's this?
extremely; very; really; super; so
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
to flutter down (of leaves, petals, etc.); to fall as if dancing
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)
function over aesthetics; (lit.) dumplings over flowers