execution by tying a victim to a post and stabbing with spears; crucifixion
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
willpower; energy; vitality
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
detour; circuitous route; diversion
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to stroll about; to saunter; to wander; to dangle; to swing
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
to embezzle; to misappropriate; to peculate; to accustom oneself to using; to use for a long time
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
door; gate; opening; title page
(short) curtain hung at shop entrance; split curtain used to divide spaces in a house; reputation (of a store); good name; goodwill
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
marine products; seafood; fish and shellfish
system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series; -type
roasted pork fillet (often used in ramen)
as expected; just as one thought; as feared; sure enough
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
shio ramen; ramen in pale salty broth
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
tuna (Thunnus spp.; esp. the Pacific bluefin); dead fish (person who is unresponsive or passive during sex); starfish; body of a person struck by a train; person unconscious due to alcohol
characteristic way of speaking
domestically produced; domestic; Japanese-made
flat noodles; ribbon pasta (fettuccine, etc.)
match (contest); matching (with); going well (with)
soy sauce ramen; soy ramen; ramen in clear brown broth flavored with soy sauce
book; volume; this; present; main; head; real
soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; soy
soy sauce; soya sauce; shoyu
fine thread; hempen cord; slender; narrow; narrowness