mackerel (esp. the chub mackerel, Scomber japonicus); server (in an online game)
smoked food; smoking (fish, meat, etc.); smoked
shredded dried plum; plum pulp
sauce; Worcestershire sauce
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
intention; idea; inclination; wish
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
feelings; thoughts; meaning
Edo shogunate (1603-1867)
first generation; founder
Echizen (former province located in parts of present-day Fukui and Gifu prefectures)
famous product; special product; speciality; specialty
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
conquest; subjugation; overcoming; chastisement; punishment; punitive expedition
to turn towards; to point
decision; determination; resolution
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
any more; any further; any better; any longer
growing impudent; becoming arrogant; getting stuck-up; becoming more severe (esp. regarding something bad); increasing
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
how; in what way; how about; questionable
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
green light; (giving) permission; OK
every one (of them); (one and) all; without exception; to a man; to the last person
extermination; annihilation
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
program (e.g. TV); programme
web site; website; web page; webpage; home page; homepage