slinging (on cranes, etc.)
showing (i.e. being visibly pregnant); someone who is visibly pregnant
water gone underground (to emerge as a spring)
orthostatic hypotension; dizziness experienced when standing up
Kenji era (1275.4.25-1278.2.29)
services performed in perpetuity by a Buddhist temple for the repose of a departed soul
brain checkup; examination with MRI, MRA, etc. to check for aneurysms and other problems
hospital bed not fully covered by national health insurance; hospital bed incurring an extra charge
emotional effect on pet owners from losing their pet
heating a vessel without water in it; heating an empty pan, kettle, boiler, bathtub, etc.
downsizing by laying off part-time and temp. workers
sake tasting; wine tasting
sukiyaki stock; stock mixed with soy sauce, mirin and sugar (used to flavor sukiyaki)
laparotomy (abdominal surgery)
three-second rule (food hygiene myth); three seconds rule (basketball)
unfair dismissal; wrongful dismissal; unfair termination
performing music in the street; busking
renewal; extension; revision
Pocky game; party game in which two people eat a Pocky stick from both ends
personal funds; one's own money; self-funding
per person; per capita; per head
person who pushily takes charge when cooking a hot pot at the table; (lit.) hotpot boss
doctor working in a hospital; physician working in public practice
leaving work (office, school) early