(archaic) China, Chinese / a place name, such as that of Kure City in Hiroshima Prefecture

to greet with a nod

to give a silent bow, to greet with a silent bow

a silent bow

a nod as a greeting

silver carp, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

a spoonful; a small measure or serving (of something) / (medicine) a dose; a precise measure (of something) / (cooking) degree of seasoning; adjustments to seasoning

大さじ: tablespoon

匙を投げる: literally, “to throw the spoon” → to throw in the towel, to give up, to quit

suggestion