pulmonary edema; pulmonary oedema
varix; varicosity; varicose vein
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
store brand; straight bond; station break; sideback; social business
starting a train (or bus, etc.) before all the passengers are on board; making a snap decision; starting an action without considering objections to it any longer
Citizens' Band; CB (radio); convertible bond; chronic bronchitis; chemical and biological (weapons); center back; community business
desperation; self-abandonment
hard to believe; fabulous; unbelievable; incredible
emergency transport; ambulance transport
only the results matter; it's all about the results
Kyoto-Osaka; Kyoto and Osaka
legislation; development of laws
serious error; gross mistake
rising rapidly (e.g. prices, popularity); soaring; skyrocketing; going through the roof
transplant surgery; transplant operation
complications (in an illness)
first (of its kind) in Japan
to violate the law; to have a brush with the law; to have a run-in with the law
to be afraid of making mistakes; to fear failing
green light; (giving) permission; OK
without hesitation; without a qualm; at the drop of a hat
feeling restless; feeling nervous; fidgety; distracted
leader; boss; upper part of a flag; (Okinawa) bamboo poles with an attached vertical flag and an elaborate display at the top that are used during the annual fertility and thanks-giving festivals
interruption; interference; butting in