Vocabulary

red (esp. wine, etc.)

Grateloupia elliptica (species of red alga)

measuring cup

potassium bitartrate; potassium hydrogen tartrate; cream of tartar

dish consisting of fried potatoes, bacon and onion

forest or grove of trees surrounding a residence

reading light; reading lamp

male name

commercial broadcasting station

rice rat (Oryzomyini spp.)

hydrofluoric acid

calcium gluconate

gluconic acid

superacid

superbase

strong base

hypochlorite

purifying salt (thrown in the sumo ring before a bout, after funerals, etc.)

kink in one's neck; sprained neck

pouring hot water on oneself before entering the bathtub; hot water poured on oneself before entering the bathtub

kink in one's neck; sprained neck

critical thinking

buying a CD, book, etc. because of the cover

buying a CD, book, etc. because of the cover

pea sprouts

chrysanthemum sake; rice wine infused with chrysanthemum, served on the Chrysanthemum Festival (September 9)

priest

neutral tone (in spoken Chinese)

commercial broadcaster; commercial radio or TV station

solipsism

tidal force; tidal power

exports to America

futures option

overseas reporting; covering a story abroad

kawachi-bankan pomelo

rocket (Eruca sativa); ruccola; arugula

game industry

Sanuki udon; thick udon from Kagawa prefecture

seal shop; stamp maker

four months