friendly-greeting campaign; campaign for people to exchange greetings
member magazine; newsletter (for members)
failure teaches success; failure is a stepping-stone to success
great-great-grandchild; fourth-generation descendant
Kanji era (1087.4.7-1094.12.15)
hair of the dog; morning drink to get rid of a hangover
party (esp. for children or the elderly); funfest
box lunch (containing rice and 10-15 small portions of fish, meat, and vegetables)
disaster prevention practice
photograph for passports, ID cards, etc. (usu. 4x3cm)
putting life into; animating; cheering up
I'm sorry to have kept you waiting
happōshu; low-malt beer-like beverage; sparkling wine; sparkling liquor; sparkling alcohol
unsung hero; person who does a thankless task
affable; amiable; sociable; agreeable
withdrawal from a group; resignation; secession; unsubscribing (mailing list, etc.)
grandpa; grampa; grandfather
parents' ability (or inability) to let go of their children
prime of one's working life
free-for-all; open-to-all; optional (to participate in); non-compulsory
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
occupation (i.e. field of regular employment); steady job; regular work
current year (fiscal, academic, etc.)
broadcast(ing) satellite; BS; satellite television
neighborhood council; neighbourhood council; residents' association; student council
candidate (for an election)
picking up trash; collecting garbage
woman; girl; daughter; Chinese "Girl" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)