standards author; writer of standards
non-disclosure agreement; NDA
several lines (e.g. of flying birds); several streaks (e.g. of tears)
mackerel tabby (cat); grey tabby
coarsely ground (e.g. coffee, grain); minced (e.g. meat)
to wheeze; to breathe with difficulty; to gasp
entrance exam for a university giving preference to persons who excel in one special field (skill); one-talent oriented entrance examination
blank ballot; white ballot
stirring things up; adding fuel to a fire
different meaning; different opinion
the former and the latter; A and B
Nagoya Tournament (held in July)
maternity (motherhood); maternity (pregnancy); maternity dress
single-theater; independent (cinema); art-house (film)
trial printing; prototype edition
pounded fish cake; half a slice; half a ticket; ticket stub
whale shark (Rhincodon typus)
independently developed; proprietary
light shimmering on water
graphic artist; CGI artist; video game artist
action before words; work before talk
Marine Day (national holiday; 3rd Monday of July)
scribbling; doodling; graffiti
electronic piano; digital piano
university of arts; arts college