Vocabulary

inverse trigonometric function; cyclometric function

happōshu; (category of) low-malt beers

worship or admiration of Western cultures

misrecognition; mistaking (x for y)

great purification; purification rite performed twice a year, before daijōsai and after major disasters

ritual purification; cleansing of crimes, impurities, etc.

heart rate monitor; cardiometer watch

euphoria experienced by college students or workplace recruits at the beginning of school or work

mustard paste; English mustard

mule (animal)

corn dog (frankfurter on a stick dipped in batter and deep-fried); corndog

starter motor; starter; self-starter

beauty contest; beauty pageant

blues experienced by workplace recruits shortly after beginning work

kanji aptitude test (esp. the Kanji Kentei); The Japan Kanji Aptitude Test

colonic irrigation; enema

false killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens)

search results

(sense of) presence

environmental maintenance; environmental improvement

unification; centralization; integration; drawing things together; working out a common policy; consolidation

homage

confection comprising two thin waffle-like biscuits with cream between them

small confection comprising two thin waffle-like biscuits with cream between them

patissier; pastry chef

petit four

creole (language)

discourse

parole

thought; idea

déjà vu

abattoir; slaughterhouse

inactive bank account (no withdrawals or deposits made, and to which the owner's rights have been terminated)

bike trail; bicycle trail

photo frame (with stand)

photo frame (with stand)

interference; jamming

getting free admission on the strength of one's name; being let in somewhere because one is recognized

being together; going together

diester (synthetic oil used as lubricant)