Nishijima Yousukezan (1973.5.15-)
tax-free small-sum savings system (often used by the elderly and the disabled); non-tax plan for small savings
Nishida Sachiko (1939.1.9-)
temporary advance (of money)
kanji "mound" or "small village" radical at left (radical 170)
heartburn; strong sense of disgust
company seal; company stamp
horseplay; fooling around
being particular (about); being fussy; being picky; being choosy; being fastidious
kanji "heart" radical at left (radical 61)
you'll have to pay for it; the bill will come due; there's no escaping
tamari soy sauce; variety of rich soy sauce (used for sashimi, etc.)
if you can't beat them; join them; you can't fight city hall; if your adversaries are stronger than you, it is better to join their side than to fight them
town planning; urban development; community development; creating a community
good things come to those who wait; (lit.) if you wait, there will come a fine day for taking the sea route
vertical stripes; striped fabric
Emperor's Birthday (national holiday; February 23)
being attracted by physical looks only; person who puts much store by good looks
letter of resignation; request for retirement
depending on; dependent upon; relying on
warthog (Phacochoerus aethiopicus)
target value; target amount
crystal; crystallization; crystallisation; fruits (of labor, union, etc.)
personal property; personal effects
nude photograph showing pubic hair
tour conductor; tour guide
Japan hand (someone very knowledgeable about Japan)