carnivorous female; predatory woman; aggressive woman who takes the initiative in relationships with men; woman who likes eating meat
decorating a metal surface with small dots resembling fish eggs; twill weave; basket weave
carnivorous female; predatory woman; aggressive woman who takes the initiative in relationships with men
this institution; this parliament; this hospital; this clinic
Zen monk's early morning meal; refreshment; cakes; simple Chinese food; dim sum
rice cake with bean paste wrapped in a preserved cherry leaf
bedroom (esp. one used by a married couple); sleeping quarters; inner room; room at the back of the house
reason for (one's) application (esp. to a company)
encouragement; urging; spurring on
inclusion; complete coverage; comprehensiveness
momentous (crucial) decision
make no progress; remain unsettled
beckoning cat; figure of a cat with one paw raised (usu. white porcelain)
inexperienced person; incompetent person; ignoramus
abstinence from alcohol; temperance; prohibition of drinking
to offend someone; to give offence; to hurt someone's feelings
ripening (of a crop); crop; harvest
postoperative; after surgery
good match; suitable candidate (for marriage); good opportunity to be saved by Buddha
curry bread (usu. deep-fried); curry doughnut; curry bun; curry roll
attending physician; doctor-in-charge; attending doctor; one's doctor
electrocardiogram; ECG; EKG
sick; ill; ailing; (arch.) to hurt; (arch.) to ache