Vocabulary

insignificant article (in a newspaper)

A4 paper size (210mm x 297mm)

space manipulation (e.g. supernatural ability)

blow to a vital point of a person's body

washhouse; place for cleaning one's laundry

laundry; dry cleaner's

unexpectedly strong snowstorm; sudden snowstorm

location where spirits and ghosts allegedly often appear; haunted place

ice pillow

auction (esp. an online auction)

buyout price (e.g. at an auction)

pressure difference; pressure differential

the easy way; attaining rebirth in the Pure Land through the vows of Amitabha (as opposed to one's own efforts)

wet T-shirt contest

going on an alms round (for food); going begging (for food); going to ask for alms of food; pindacara

naturally curly hair

mausoleum

epistle; missive; letter

scallion pancake; green onion cake

Okinawan food; Okinawan cuisine

Okinawan pancake (usu. containing garlic chives, canned tuna, etc.)

sea grapes (Caulerpa lentillifera); green caviar

Ryukyuan food; Ryukyuan cuisine

bitter melon stir-fried with pork, tofu and other vegetables

pig's feet

pig's feet

stir-frying then boiling in liquid sauce; food that has been stir-fried and boiled in liquid sauce

stir-frying then boiling in liquid sauce; food that has been stir-fried and boiled in liquid sauce

Okinawan-style tofu

Okinawan-style fermented tofu

young mottled spinefoot pickled in salt (usu. served on tofu)

jasmine tea

scallion oil

failing to recognize someone

dressage

high achiever; student with good academic results

organizing committee; organization committee

uninsured person

Obamacare (US statute, 2010); Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

dressage