Pertya scandens (species of aster)
chili pepper; chilli pepper
elderly woman; noh mask of an old woman
toxic parent; parent who interferes excessively in their children's lives
faithful dog Hachikō; Akita dog that waited every day at Shibuya station for the return of his owner (1923-1935)
medical questionnaire; medical interview sheet; medical history form
female university student
self-centered; stuck on oneself
lily of the valley (Convallaria keiskei)
laptop (computer); notebook (computer)
seitai; manipulative therapy based on Chinese and Japanese traditions, and encompassing osteopathy, massage and chiropractic
Inari (god of harvests, Uka-no-Mitama); Inari shrine; Fushimi Inari shrine (in Kyoto); fox (said to be messengers of Inari); fried tofu (said to be a favourite food of foxes); inarizushi
article; item; quality; flirtatiousness; coquetry
what day?; what day of the week?
yuzu (Citrus ichangensis x C. reticulata)
to Google; to search for information on the WWW
to two-time; to play it both ways; to sit on the fence
manga cafe; coffee shop with a manga library (usu. has Internet facilities and charges by the hour)
leukocyte; leucocyte; white blood cell
type B (blood, influenza, hepatitis, etc.)
sloppy; slovenly; slipshod; negligent; loose; unkempt
self-conceit; self-centeredness; vainglory
crying (of an infant) at night; baby colic
to lean on; to recline on; to rely on; to depend on
Harbour Ward (e.g. in Tokyo)
two blessings at once; flanked by two beautiful women
death due to shock (triggered by blood loss, heart failure or other causes)
splitting the cost; Dutch treat