monthly contract; paying by the month
goldthread (Coptis japonica)
something easy to do; cinch
Wu Zetian (624-705); Empress Wu
military exploits; military feats; military achievements; distinguished military service
ancient and modern times; all ages; past and present
whole song; complete music
communicating while drinking (usu. with colleagues); communicating through drinking together; boozing with work people
small tiger; light drinker; occasional drinker
penniless; extremely poor; destitute
rehabilitation facilities; halfway house
hair of the dog; morning drink to get rid of a hangover
Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus)
shaoxingjiu (Chinese alcohol made from rice or glutinous millet)
drinker; person fond of alcohol (as opposed to sweets); person fond of spicy food
Sichuan (China); Szechuan; Szechwan
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
large snake; heavy drinking; heavy drinker
top-quality sake brewed from rice grains milled to 50% of weight or less
mixing things of different type (alternately or at the same time); mixture; dish of noodles, seafood, vegetables (from Nagasaki)
enchantress; seductress; vamp
rapid economic growth (esp. that of Japan in the post-WWII period)
miniboss; sub-boss; mid-boss; underboss (of a criminal organization)
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
low-ranking prison guard; hell's tormenting devils
hey!; over here!; OK; gotcha; yep
retired emperor; ex-emperor; former emperor; emperor emeritus