quarterfinal round; final eight
black woodpecker (Dryocopus martius)
umbrella polypore sclerotium (used as a diuretic, antipyretic, and antitussive in traditional Chinese medicine)
Galápagos tortoise (Geochelone nigra); Galapagos giant tortoise
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group); JPG
obtaining items such as books, CDs and DVDs before the date they officially go on sale
deep autumn (when the autumn has reached its climax)
condiment paste made from yuzu zest and chili peppers (chile)
Mr. Children (abbr) (Japanese band)
women who excel; women in prominent positions
floor space; area (in tsubo)
attraction to ugly people
dyeing with vegetable dyes
to keep (a person) waiting
affixing; pasting; sticking
saving changes (e.g. to a file)
certification of official registration of a seal
getting back together; being reconciled; returning to normal
basic Chinese restaurant; hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant
anti-nuisance ordinance; ordinance against disturbing the peace
Yūbari melon (sweet orange melon grown in Yūbari City, Hokkaido)
nail technician; manicurist
inarizushi; sushi wrapped in fried tofu
appointment on trial (probation); provisional appointment