Dick Smith (make-up artist)
small, thin fabric belt worn over the kimono and under the obi in order to protect the fabric
fiber-glass reinforced plastics; FRP
viewer (e.g. for film slides or x-rays); (image) viewer
just temperament; pure temperament
bulletin board system; BBS
topcoat; overcoat; top coat (paint, make-up); topcoat
making noodles by hand; striking a deal; coming to an agreement; killing with bare hands
same-day sellout; selling out on the first day (of sale)
at the height of one's power or influence; at the peak of one's popularity
artificial lake; man-made lake; reservoir
culture; arts and sciences