bottlenose dolphin; bottlenosed dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)
to make publicly known; to profess to be; to pretend to be; to pass off for; to pose as
rubbish heap; garbage dump
bicycle shop; bicycle dealer
affirmative vote; yes vote; aye
scientific basis; scientific foundation; scientific grounds
unsung hero; person who does a thankless task
women's group; women's association
check (pattern); ichimatsu doll
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; scamp
something unusual; something wrong; mishap; accident; serious condition (e.g. after an injury); different situation
final month of pregnancy; month in which childbirth is due
point-scoring; scoring Brownie points
Urashima's casket (in the story of Urashima Tarō); Pandora's box; one's closely guarded treasure
to say too much; to go too far
consolation money; compensation for breaking off relations (e.g. with a mistress); settlement
hostess (in a hostess bar)
to let slip; to slide; to glide
Palace of the Dragon King; palace from the story of Urashima Taro (said to be located at the bottom of the sea)
one's nature; talents; destiny; mission; sphere of activity
engagement gift; (ceremonial) exchange of engagement gifts
Bandō; former name of the Kantō region
closeted maiden; carefully-raised girl from a well-to-do family
Urashima Tarō; (a) Rip van Winkle; fairy-tale fisherman who, after visiting the underwater Palace of the Dragon King, returns centuries later
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
ordinary person; untitled individual
head of a school (of music, dance); head family of a school
ordinary people; common folk; general masses; man in the street; populace at large
settlement out of court; private settlement
arrival chime (of an elevator, train, etc.)
peak; summit; ridge; back of a blade
Yamanashi (city, prefecture); wild nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia var. pyrifolia); wild Japanese pear
with a view to marriage; with marriage in mind