solo childrearing and housework (despite being married)
ceramic ware from Seto (Aichi Prefecture)
the usual; as it always is; said; that (previously-mentioned person or object); (arch.) in the usual way
method of patterning traditional Japanese clothing (the tops of all of patterns being pointed at the highest part of the shoulder)
chopped fish, shellfish or vegetables, dressed with (miso or other) sauce
competitive bidding (esp. for government contracts)
one step higher; one better; cut above; one up
technical score (in figure skating, etc.)
minimalist (person, artist)
married couple with similar tastes or dispositions; like husband, like wife
act of obscenity; obscene act; lewd act; indecent act; indecent conduct; indecent behavior
jobless university graduate
Noto Peninsula (Ishikawa Prefecture)
the hole (between third and short); area between the third baseman and shortstop
something that will last a lifetime (esp. high-quality products)
to make someone cry; to move someone to tears; to let cry; to grieve
lookup function; search function
criminal groups and individuals; groups and individuals who seek economic profit through violence, force and fraudulent means; violent criminals, extortionists and racketeers; organized crime; (lit.) anti-social forces
outsourcing; subcontracting
irregular employment; atypical employment
far-infrared rays; far-infrared radiation; FIR
labor problem; labour problem
front company (for an organized crime operation)
clutch hit; run-scoring hit; RBI hit