(historical, archaic) an ancient ethnic group that once lived on what is now the 関東 (Kantō), 北陸 (Hokuriku) and 東北 (Tōhoku) regions, likely as far as Hokkaido; likely related to the Ainu people

(Shinto) Ebisu, the Japanese god of fishermen, commerce and merchants, and workingmen, as well as the guardian of the health and well-being of small children

once (in the indeterminate past)

the past, old times / ancient

olden days; former

cooking

to cook, to prepare (food) / to deal with, to handle

Alternative form of 料理

(idiomatic, especially a child) to be on the verge of tears

use one thing for many purposes / work someone hard