Vocabulary

telephone dialogue

telegraphic remittance

editorial page

drama serial

familiar spirit; familiar

stop peg; toggle; tack

box cutter; utility knife

snow melting heater

point-and-shoot (camera); (autofocus) compact camera

serious accident; major incident

lunisolar calendar

angle of view (photography)

(act of) masturbation; pleasuring oneself

deterioration; becoming decrepit; becoming worn out

dividing something into six pieces; something divided into six pieces

swimming pool

sharp-sidelong glance; glare

newspaper-seller; newsboy; newspaper vendor

animism; hylozoism

lack of responsibility; absence of liability

fund; endowment

basic industries

basic rule; ground rule

spearflower (Ardisia japonica)

St Bernard's lily (Chlorophytum comosum); ribbon plant; spider plant

white squill (Urginea maritima); sea onion

discount; reduced rate

accommodation charge; lodging charges; lodging fees

service charge

(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes

registered parcel

Japan Record Awards

Japan Record Award

flag with a red circle on a white background

Japanese wolf (Canis lupus hodophilax; extinct)

Japanese music (esp. traditional Japanese music)

Rikkokushi; six national histories of Japan compiled in the Nara and Heian periods

Rikkokushi (six national histories of Japan compiled in the Nara and Heian periods)

Japanese rice

Japanese-style business management; adoption of Japanese business practices (such as lifelong employment, seniority-based promotions, etc.)