締

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

tune

pounding down earth around the roots of a tree

adding short branches of flowers to the base of an arrangement in ikebana

soused mackerel; vinegared mackerel

managing director; president of a company (US)

yakishime chinaware; high-fired unglazed ceramics

ceremonial hand-clapping (e.g. at end of event, meeting, etc.)

Law

Cannabis Control Act

Criminal Regulations to Control Explosives

farrier (person who fits foot irons on horses and cows); hoof (care) specialist

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

chairman of board of directors

destroying a fish's spinal cord (to keep the flesh fresh)

poll closing

string-fastener; drawstring on pouch or purse (handbag)

closing mid-way

taking a break mid-way through an event, sometimes with ceremonial hand-clapping

scissors maneuver (in wrestling, judo, etc.); scissors manoeuvre

belt; waistband

monetary tightening; credit squeeze; credit crunch

tightening (bolt, nut, etc.); retorquing