締

Idiomatic expression

to roll up one's sleeves and get to work; to buckle down

prompt conclusion; early conclusion

いけじめ only

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

Esp. いけしめ

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

Esp. いけしめ

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

to tighten the purse strings; to tighten one's belt

Law

Act for Controlling the Possession of Firearms or Swords and Other Such Weapons

connective tissue

to pull oneself together; to get one's act together; to brace oneself

the total

firmer tendency

executive vice-president

Law

Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Act

itajime technique; resist-dyeing technique in which folded fabric is clamped between two boards

temporary tightening (during assembly); fit-up bolting

Sumo

putting on the tsuna

riveter; riveting machine

water-binding; compaction by watering; hydraulic filling; hydraulic tilling

killing one's catch on the spot (e.g. a bird)

killing a fish immediately to preserve its freshness

(stock) company that has a board of directors

exposing greenhouse-grown fruit and vegetables to cold before harvesting

application deadline

Noun or verb acting prenominally

lean; firm; toned (body, muscles); compact; compressed

Business

non-executive director; nonmanagerial director

cross choke

company president, with responsibility to represent the company in its dealings with the outside world