abbreviation; omission; outline; gist; plan; strategy
correction; revision; amendment
using one's chopsticks to jump from side dish to side dish without pausing to eat rice in between (a breach of etiquette)
cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
to be caught in a trap (snare, etc.); to fall for (a trick, ambush, etc.)
hazy; dim; faint; minced fish or meat that is seasoned and fried
appearance of written words; impression given by written letters, characters, etc.; literal meaning (of a piece of writing); superficial meaning; face (of a printing type)
to become rusted together; to become rusted shut; to rust; to become (completely) rusty; to become rusty (of a skill or ability); to become less effective
splinters of glass; glass shards
echo; ultrasound scan; echographic examination
108; one hundred and eight; the number of kleshas, worldly thoughts and passions; the sum of 12 months, 24 seasons of the solar year, and 72 'climates' of one year
notes; remarks (reference) column
spring day; spring sunlight
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
intracranial; endocranial
to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet
a few years ago; some years back
child's mind; childlike innocence; naivete
personality assessment; personality analysis
superstition; superstitious belief
character building; formation of character; personality development
contrary person; sourpuss; dog-in-the-manger
rebellious phase; rebellious age
adopted child (usu. male); son-in-law
solving a problem swiftly and skillfully
hidden dora tile available when a player wins by riichi
sketching; pointillism; stippling
in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
start (of a race); first race
gloomy; melancholy; dreary; depressed; dismal
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
warmly; cordially; with tender care
fortunate person; lucky fellow; lucky dog