playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; brown eyes
life circumstances; lifestyle; (family) finances
pedigree document (for animals); pedigree paper
haramaki; bellyband; stomach band; torso armour that opens at the back; haramaki
clothing; articles of clothing; apparel
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
cracker; hard biscuit; hardtack
insecticide; insect repellent
seven delicious flavors (flavours); blend of seven spices (cayenne, sesame, Japanese pepper, citrus peel, etc.); shichimi
cutting pliers; lineman's pliers; combination pliers
livelihood protection; public assistance; welfare
ward office; council (regional)
hybrid; crossbreed; mongrel
searching for someone; search for a missing person
what (e.g. "what rudeness"); what (something) is like
to have an acute sense of smell; to have a good nose (for bargains, something amiss, etc.); to have a keen nose; to have an ability to quickly uncover things
common cattail (Typha latifolia); common bulrush; common reedmace
honest; respectable; respectable occupation (i.e. not yakuza, prostitute, etc.); person in a respectable occupation
gold nugget; gold bullion; gold bar; gold ingot
wet towel (supplied at table); hot, moistened hand towel
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
welfare; well-being; social welfare; social security; social service
one's body alone; having nothing except one's body; just oneself (with no belongings)
full up; to have had enough of something (both good and bad nuance)
dental brushing; brushing one's teeth; dentifrice; toothpaste; tooth powder
kombu (usu. Saccharina japonica); konbu; kelp; any edible species from the family Laminariaceae
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual