Vocabulary

G sharp minor

natural minor scale

hazard pay

human drama

convergence zone

chino cloth

chino pants; chinos

insurance saleswoman; female insurance agent

Kantō area; Kantō region

Kansai area; Kansai region

Tokyo area (esp. in ref. to Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba); Tokyo region

access map

shogi piece

stand where captured shogi pieces are placed

anosmia; smell blindness

dysosmia

Rim of the Pacific (exercise); RIMPAC

fellow; guy; chap; he; she; him

another try; second attempt

used car

worn-in look (in ref. to clothes that are sold stone-washed, pre-ripped, etc.); distressed fashion

becoming old

homesickness; dreaming of one's hometown

national shrine of minor grade

critical infrastructure

virtual private network; VPN

reutilization; reapplication

searching for a marriage partner (after having divorced once or more)

staff shortage; personnel shortage

test site; inspection area

popular singer; pop idol

national event; event that is enjoyed nationwide; event with nationwide popularity

ryūsō; traditional Okinawan clothing

feudal lord

tracing; copying

special independent shrine

anosmia; smell blindness

launch vehicle; carrier rocket

protein consumed at breakfast; morning protein

Thanksgiving (Day)