Acheilognathus rhombeus (species of cyprinid)
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
vale tudo (Brazilian combat sport)
employer's house; master's house
On the Origin of Species (Charles Darwin, 1859); origin of species
death insurance; insurance payable at death
straw-thatching; straw-thatched roof
number of digits or characters
Shibuya, a special ward in Tokyo
totally unexpected result; stunning upset
Hachikō; Akita dog that waited every day at Shibuya station for the return of his owner (1923-1935)
physical culture; bodybuilding (body development, not necessarily weightlifting)
fortifying; fortification
to exchange (things); to convert (currency); to be in contrast (to); to contrast (with)
swallowing whole; swallowing without chewing; taking something in without fully understanding it; accepting without reservation; accepting something as-is
to misread; to misinterpret; to misunderstand
to leave home; to leave one's parental roof; to leave the nest; to go out on one's own
Darwin (Australia); Darwin (Charles)
pinning technique (in wrestling or judo); underhanded dealings
to play a trick on; to cheat; to deceive; to dupe
south entrance; south exit
being quick-eared; having sharp ears; being first to know about something
unveiling a Buddhist image; public exhibition (of a Buddhist image); revealing something that is supposed to remain hidden; opening a gambling house; holding a gambling party
essence; the best; chic; smart; considerate; understanding
act of terror; terrorist attack
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
motorized two-wheeled vehicle (with a displacement of less than 50cc); scooter; moped
liking something; being partial to something; -phile
gathering spot; haunt; rendezvous; meeting place; hang-out