non-achievement (of a goal); failing to achieve
sergeant first class (JGSDF)
mizuchi; mythical dragon-like beast
transfer (trains, buses, etc.); change; switch (to another ideology, party, system, method, etc.); change; switching (stock); chromosomal crossover
to add to one's experience; to become skillful
Noto Peninsula (Ishikawa Prefecture)
rose apple (Syzygium jambos); Malabar plum; jambos
Maritime Self-Defense Force
inarizushi; sushi wrapped in fried tofu
millennium; one thousand years; (fig.) long time
coincidence; conformity; anastomosis; inosculation
rope used to cordon off consecrated areas or as a talisman against evil
thick amazake; thick sweet sake
to be blind to one's shortcomings; to play innocent
going on about oneself; talking about oneself
heavy rainfall; heavy snowfall; steady rainfall; downpour; raining in earnest
occupational therapist; OT; overtime; Old Testament
the Tiger (third sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Tiger (around 4am, 3-5am, or 4-6am); east-northeast; first month of the lunar calendar
incoming telephone call; telegram received
Japanese Self-Defense Force official; Self-Defense Force official
licking; dead drunk; blind drunk
firm adherence to one's principles; chastity (of a woman)
of good character; kindhearted; good-natured
low-altitude flying; having consistently poor results (grades, sales, etc.); barely scraping by; being on the verge of failing