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tightening

president and chief executive officer

general manager

not at all tense; relaxed; calm

shutout; shutting out; lock-out; freeze-out

(senior) managing director

managing director

time limit; closing day; deadline

hand-clapping performed to celebrate the conclusion or completion of something (3-3-3-1 rhythm, done once)

single clap after a cheer

conclusion of a contract; consummation of a contract

Law

Narcotics Control Act

Proverb

do not let your guard down after a victory; tighten the strings of your helmet after winning

Law

Stimulants Control Act

threefold repetition of the "ipponjime" 3-3-3-1 hand-clapping pattern to celebrate a conclusion or completion

thrifty person; stingy person; tight-fisted person

managing director; president of a company (US)

yakishime chinaware; high-fired unglazed ceramics

to shut in; to lock in

Law

Cannabis Control Act

Criminal Regulations to Control Explosives

いきじめ only

draining blood from a live fish (from above the gills and at the base of the tail) to keep it fresh

Esp. いきしめ

fasting fish for several days to preserve flavour and quality (and reduce mortality during transport)

Esp. いきしめ

killing fish in a fishtank (immediately before cooking); fish killed in a fishtank

small, thin fabric belt worn over the kimono and under the obi in order to protect the fabric

to bring to a finish; to bring to a conclusion; to complete; to finish (off)

to compact