Wakayama Prefecture (Kinki area)
binchō charcoal; high-grade charcoal produced from ubame oak
to stimulate one's appetite; to whet one's appetite
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
Wakayama (city, prefecture)
super hero belt; transformation belt
dried boiled rice used mainly as provisions of samurai troops and travelers (travellers)
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis)
equator; (celestial) equator
to be caught (of a wild animal or fish); to be captured; to be able to catch; to be able to win (a title, prize, etc.)
minuteness; one millionth
record; record-setting; record-breaking
intense heat; severe heat
dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall
technique; art; skill; move
to put on airs; to throw one's weight about; to swagger; to act arrogantly
honorific affix; honorific prefix
it serves you (him) right; it's what you (he) deserves
emissions quantity; amount discharged
cut; reduction; curtailment
environmental problem; environmental issue
citizen (of a country); citizenry; citizen (of a city); resident; bourgeoisie; middle class
to run (a business); to operate; to carry out; to perform; to hold (a Buddhist or Shinto ceremony)
left-over flesh on the spine of a fish (esp. tuna) or beef
to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
choo-choo; chug-chug; chuff-chuff; brush-brush; scrub-scrub
clever; bright; smart; intelligent
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
overfishing; overhunting; indiscriminate fishing; indiscriminate hunting
staff; staff member; stuffing (in Western cuisine); filling; stuff; materials
standard; set; routine; decided
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings