something that cannot be done no matter how hard one tries (and is slightly frustrating because of this); (lit.) eye drops from the second floor
pre-eclampsia; (formerly) toxemia of pregnancy
fifth month of the lunar calendar; satsuki azalea (Rhododendron indicum)
organic vegetables; organically grown vegetables
open criminal investigation
gender identity disorder; GID; gender dysphoria
journal; magazine; periodical
fraternal (of twins); diovular; dizygotic; biovular
manga cafe; coffee shop with a manga library (usu. has Internet facilities and charges by the hour)
Saipan (island near Guam)
alternating; taking turns
to be blessed with children
ringtone; ring tone; ringback tone; ringing tone
common raccoon (Procyon lotor)
ex-wife; former wife; previous wife
washing with water; rinsing; flushing
child one is expecting; child in one's womb
drunken frenzy; drunken violence; person who is prone to violence when drunk
(newspaper) carrier; newspaper (delivery) boy (girl); new
hospitality industry; service trade (hotel and restaurant); service industry
one's own style; self-taught manner
number of copies; circulation
waking up early; getting up early; early rising
photo booth that prints out cards and stickers of the resulting photograph, which are then traded among friends
live broadcast (radio, TV); live coverage
chikuwa; tube-shaped fish paste cake
with a view to marriage; with marriage in mind
inexperienced person; young person; novice; greenhorn
to have a family (e.g. wife or husband and children); to raise a family