to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse
menu; schedule; program; menu
tonkatsu; breaded pork cutlet
gambling; competition; game (of chance)
to eat; to become eclipsed (of an astronomical object)
Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa-nostalgic; old-fashioned
Heisei era (1989.1.8-2019.4.30)
animation; animated film; animated cartoon; anime
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
cutlet (usu. crumbed and fried); katsu
light brown; golden brown
with a clatter; with a fling (opening a door, window, etc.); bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather); nicely dry (laundry, air, etc.); crisply (fried, cooked, etc.); cheerfully
to be deep fried; to be hoisted up high (e.g. of a flag); to soar up into the air (e.g. of fireworks); to well up (of emotions); to become stronger (of feelings); to stand out; to be striking
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
red flesh (of a fish); red-fleshed fish (e.g. tuna); lean meat; heartwood
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
set meal; special (of the day)
extra-large portion; extra-sized serving
(feeling of) indigestion; upset stomach
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
preparation; arrangements
in person; personally; directly
noninclusion in a team; not being chosen to play
such; like that; that sort of
health management; health maintenance; health care
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
calculating; sly; cunning; flirty; flirtatious
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
with a friendly grin; smilingly
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
to cool; to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly