Higashino Kouji (1967.8-)
Murakami Shingo (1982.1.26-)
cartilage; nankotsu; (dish of) gristle (usu. of chicken, deep-fried)
opening a new hospital, institution, temple, etc.; opening a hospital, institution, temple, etc. (for the day); opening of a Diet session (pre-WWII)
unpadded kimono; 1st day of the 4th month of the lunisolar calendar
Yoshida Saori (1982.10.5-)
special needs school; special support school
traffic accident for which the other side is at fault
to be recognized (by someone of higher status); to be noticed; to get attention
labor problem; labour problem
there being no backing out; gone too far to retreat
minimization; minimisation
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
class disruption (e.g. due to discipline problems); classroom chaos
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; MEXT
edible chrysanthemum (Glebionis coronaria); crown daisy; garland chrysanthemum
to have a cross to bear; to carry a heavy burden
to make (someone) learn; to be accustomed to ...; to be used to ...; to always ...
leaving the nest; going out into the world; becoming independent
personal record; personal best
Tyrannosaurus rex; T. rex; tyrannosaurus
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
to hinder; to obstruct; to adversely affect
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
easy to deal with; easily manageable; tractable; malleable
how many times; how often
imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
opening time; starting time of work