splash pattern (e.g. on a kimono); dye pattern; kasuri
the end justifies the means; circumstances may justify a lie
Eihō era (1081.2.10-1084.2.7); Eiho era
hemophiliac; haemophiliac
pacifist constitution (often applied to the Japanese constitution); constitution which outlaws use of arms
wonton noodles; wonton noodle soup
used women's clothing store (catering to male clientele who purchase panties, high-school uniforms, etc. for sexual arousal)
age lowering; reduction in age
revival house; repertory cinema; theater showing classic films
the Great Hanshin Earthquake (January 17, 1995)
rest in peace; requiescat in pace; RIP
circular bento box; something ring-shaped; handcuffs
bill strap; currency strap; currency band; wrapper band; newspaper band
song of praise; eulogy; paean; hymn
old-fashioned way of thinking; old-fashioned spirit; old-fashioned
street violence against middle-aged men
reorganization; reorganisation; reshuffle
business diary; job sheet; operational record; logbook
vehicle burglary; theft from a vehicle; stealing valuables from an unattended car; person who steals from a vehicle