two people; two monarchs; two rulers
quintessential enka; enka with age-old lyrical themes set to a haunting traditional-style melody
to close up like an oyster; to retire into one's shell
ceremony for moving a deity to a new site
before and after (e.g. photos)
mixture of mayonnaise and canned tuna, used on bread, pasta, etc.
Karen; Caren; Cullen; Kallen
to reveal one's true colors
man-eating shark (esp. great white shark)
head priest of temple formerly led by founder of sect
benefiting from the fame or influence of a parent; riding a parent's coat-tails
to break a dam; to burst out
advertising poster hanging over the centre aisle of a train, bus, etc.
close fitting trousers; working trousers; long johns; long underpants
tamago kake gohan; raw egg mixed with white rice, often seasoned with soy sauce
having a child (usu. from a former relationship); accompanied by one's child
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
going to and leaving work; clocking in and clocking out
different meaning; different opinion
automobile society; motorized society
thorny shrub; wild rose; briar; thorn; cusp
small pieces; fragments; chopped meat; scraps (of beef, pork, etc.)
(printed) itinerary; road map; program (for the solution of a political problem, etc.)
station wagon; estate car
royalty (payment); loyalty
Kyoto dialect; Kyoto accent
economical person; thrifty person; saver