chronic fatigue syndrome; CFS
Matsumoto Seichou (1909.12.21-1992.8.4)
Noto Peninsula (Ishikawa Prefecture)
strapped for cash; hard up
food self-sufficiency rate
covering used to wrap a baby
first and second volume (e.g. of a book); volume one and volume two; book one and book two
one after another; one after the other; in rotation; exchanging one after the other; changing repeatedly
tourism association; tourist association; tourism bureau
high-quality green tea; jewel-like dewdrop
ama; female diver (who collects shells, seaweed, etc.)
shipping company; freight company; transport company
Shimōsa (former province located in parts of present-day Chiba, Ibaraki, Saitama and Tokyo prefectures)
remaining bony parts (of a fish after filleting); flaw (esp. of a person); fault; rice chaff; rough; crude
to go on the defensive; to play it safe
real image; real form; real-life image; true picture
(passenger) fare; freight rates; shipping expenses
health management; health maintenance; health care
secondhand book; ancient book; antiquarian books
secondhand bookshop; antiquarian bookshop
sunlight; rays of the Sun
chancy trade or business with uncertain profitability; night entertainment business (e.g. hostess bar); nightlife business
generous; broad-minded; big-hearted
price reduction; discount
astringency; tartness; austere elegance; elegant simplicity; subdued style
subcontract; subcontractor (person or company)
all one has; all one's possessions
to make use of; to lend money
need; want; necessity; costs; expenses
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
middle-distance (races); intermediate-range (missile)