scale (i.e. hard water coating in a kettle, etc.); fur
Assumption of Mary (August 15); the Assumption
Focal point (game theory)
related equipment; related device
spur of the moment; mere chance
to get away without consequences; to get off scot-free
calcium carbonate (CaCO3)
glue (usu. from animal and fish bone, skin, etc.)
first calligraphy of the year
ridiculous; stupid; laughable
looking from the side; looking aside
contrived; false-sounding
watermark (in a stamp, banknote, etc.); openwork (engraving, carving, etc.)
august (in ref. to the emperor or the gods); imperial; divine
big splash; big response; major repercussions
to tower above the rest; to be by far the best; to be prominent; to be outstanding; to be a cut above
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
indiscriminate imitation; monkey see, monkey do; blind follower
to have a terrible time; to have a hard time
substitution; replacement; shifting; change
Japanese and Chinese poetry; poetry; poems
copycat criminal; copycat crime
son of a bitch; piece of shit
condolence; regret; tribute; sorrow; sympathy; lament
rare; extraordinary; singular