order; sequence; procedure
condition of fire; heat level; fire strength
person who pushily takes charge when cooking a hot pot at the table; (lit.) hotpot magistrate
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
lye; harsh taste; bitter taste; scum (on a soup, broth etc.); (excessive) self-assertiveness; strong individuality
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (Middle Ages); acting administrator
championship; title (of champion); championship game; championship tournament
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile
retort; back talk; backchat
straight-laced person; stubborn person
to kick into (e.g. a ball into a goal)
manzai; comic dialogue; two-person comedy act, usu. presented as a fast-paced dialogue, occ. presented as a skit
volume (of book); reel (of film); scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)
to be titled (e.g. a book); to be named
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
claim (for compensation); customer complaint seeking compensation; (general) complaint; objection
point card; loyalty card; reward card
personal delivery; handing over in person
fat; tallow; lard; grease
nori bento; heavily redacted document
to treat (a guest); to receive; to entertain; to be hospitable to; to make welcome
Heisei era (1989.1.8-2019.4.30)
abdominal muscles; abs; sit-up (exercise)
awesome; amazing; incredible; a lot; absolutely
top of ...; head of ...; the moment that ...
big hit (with); great success; great reception; great popularity; catching on greatly
standard; criterion; norm; benchmark; measure; gauge
hidden ball trick; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
to lend an ear to; to listen to
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
tickling; tickle; joke; gag
barn (for storage); shed; outbuilding