a style of Chinese poetry; legend or inscription on a picture
wicked thought; wicked mind
booklet constituting an informal living will (containing wishes regarding one's hospitalization or funeral, and perhaps one's life story, messages to loved ones, etc.)
home healthcare; medical treatment received at home
incorporation; conversion to a corporation; privatization (of a previously public body)
something that will help develop one's artistic skill
underlying disease; primary illness; underlying condition
time of setting (sun, moon, etc.)
panel; scene-panel; painted backdrop (panel at the back of a noh stage), on which a pine tree is painted
draining hot water (e.g. from noodles)
promo; advertising for a program (TV, radio, etc.); program publicity
childcare leave; maternity leave
small shot bar with an all-female staff
performing arts; accomplishment (in performing arts)
pine, bamboo and plum (an auspicious grouping); high, middle and low (ranking); top, middle and bottom; upper, medium, lower
downward spiral; negative spiral; vicious circle
correlation diagram; correlation chart
good-for-nothing son; profligate son
sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic
sugariness; saccharinity; carbohydrate
ill-bred; poorly brought up
inheritance; succession to property
all one's wisdom; (lit.) bag (full) of wisdom; the brains (of a group); the smart one; fount of wisdom
farewell party; goodbye party; send-off party
legal adviser; legal advisor; corporation lawyer; family lawyer