to make hand-rolled sushi
different school (e.g. of ikebana)
Okinawa soba (thick noodles served in a pork soup)
something appearing from a place you wouldn't expect; something said as a joke actually happening; (lit.) a horse comes out from a gourd; something impossible; something ridiculous
government-controlled gambling sport (Japan); gambling sport under the control of a local authority
keeping a close watch on both sides; keeping an eye on two things at the same time
to tighten the purse strings; to tighten one's belt
rivalry over winning the right to host an event; competition to lure (attract, invite) (institutions, manufacturing facilities, foreign tourists, etc.) to a locality
double-sided wait (for one's last tile); wait for either of two different tiles to complete a chow which will finish one's hand
to be advantageous; to be a favorite (to win)
hand throwing technique (judo)
online casino; Internet casino; virtual casino
private school that allows students to advance from one stage of education to the next, often kindergarten to university, without taking entrance exams en route
Galapagosization; phenomenon of companies becoming overly specialized in developing products for the domestic market
jjangi; changgi; jangki; Korean chess
Texas hold 'em (poker game)
defense; defence; protection; safeguard
number of households (houses)
Spanish broom (Spartium junceum)
Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)