dorayaki; dessert sandwich of two small sweet pancakes and red bean paste
early-onset Alzheimer's disease
food with dressing on it (e.g. salad)
blueback (any fish with a bluish back, such as the Japanese sardine)
self-actualization; self-fulfillment; self-realization
thanks for taking care of me; thanks for taking care of my loved one
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
transfer to a different hospital; hospital transfer
French bread (esp. baguette); breadstick
audio feedback; acoustic feedback; howl
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
stiff neck; stiff shoulders
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
maternity and gynaecology department (gynecology); department of obstetrics and gynaecology (gynecology)
to grow in intensity; to be aggravated; to get worse; to develop
garnish (e.g. vegetables with a meat dish); trimmings; fixings; relish
going to the hospital for regular treatment
recitation (of a poem); chanting; singing; composition (of a poem); composed poem
noted doctor; excellent physician
how do you do?; nice to meet you; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
evening meal; dinner; supper
adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant
dinner party; ceremonial dinner; dinner meeting (or lunch, breakfast)
bar; saloon; pub; tavern; drinking establishment
shhh! (sound used when getting someone to shut up); shoo! (sound used to drive animals away)
reason for living; something one lives for; purpose in life; raison d'être
to fly; to race away; to vanish; to disappear; to rush over; to hurry over
competition; rivalry; something worth doing
talk; story; conversation
cormorant (Phalacrocoracidae spp.)
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (e.g. economy); losing momentum