Japan and the United States; Japanese-American
common platy (Xiphophorus maculatus); southern platyfish; moonfish
swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri)
animal under treatment; patient (referring to pets)
sidetrack; siding; lateral line (of a fish)
lyric poetry; lyric poem; ode
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
anaerosis; lack of breathing; sleep apnea; respiratory arrest; respiratory standstill
United States of America; USA; United States Army; U.S. Army; USA
absolute pitch; perfect pitch
palm tree (any tree of family Arecaceae)
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
internal combustion engine
right?; don't you think?; don't you agree?
fresh water (i.e. not salt water)
to develop into a serious incident
great erudition; extensive knowledge; vast stock of knowledge
lamé (cloth made from gold or silver thread)
fear of heights; acrophobia
French bread (esp. baguette); breadstick
foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
a lot; plenty; abundant; exaggerated; grandiose
to tan (leather, hide, etc.); to dress
tasting (food or drink) for poison; checking the taste (of a dish); seeing how something tastes
river fish; freshwater fish
ahead; further on; beyond (this place); before this; prior to this; earlier
fish-based cooking; fish dish
large and rough; big and tough; unrefined; rustic; extreme; excessive
younger people; future generations