() (prt) endorsing and questioning the preceding statement (sentence ending particle); lamenting reflections on the preceding statement (sentence ending particle) [EDICT]
() (prt) (1) although; when; and yet; despite this; in spite of; even though; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless; for all that; notwithstanding that; (2) while; (3) if only; I wish; (4) I tell you; you should do; (5) in order to; (P) [EDICT]
(しめる) (v1,vt) (1) (締める only) to tie; to fasten; (2) (締める, 〆る only) to total; to sum; (3) (締める, 緊める only) to be strict with; (4) (締める only) to economize (economise); to cut down on; (5) to make sushi adding a mixture of vinegar and salt; (P) [EDICT]
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