saddled bichir (Polypterus endlicheri endlicheri)
bichir (Polypteridae spp.)
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
cessation of breathing; respiratory arrest
indifferent; unconcerned; nonchalant; unmindful; inattentive; careless
paracentesis; centesis; puncture; tap
ascites; abdominal dropsy
(possession of) one feudal domain and one castle; being independent (acting without compromise or assistance); establishing only one castle in each feudal domain (edict issued by the shogunate in 1615)
surroundings; circumference
return to work; going back to work
strained bean paste; smooth anko; fine-grained sweet bean paste
selection (esp. from many people for an important job position); exceptional promotion
listed company (on a stock exchange)
disturbance of consciousness
major surgery; major operation
bad debt; nonperforming loan
to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be stumped; to be nonplussed; to wince; to shrink back
economic; financial; fiscal
personnel change; personnel shift; reshuffle; (annual) staff reassignment
to resuscitate; to revive; to regain consciousness; to come round
detention (usu. during investigation); imprisonment; poundage; custody