nature itself is a good mother; (lit.) even without parents, children grow up
unable to finish (on time, etc.); unbearable; intolerable; beyond endurance
thief who steals money from the offerings box at a shrine or temple; offerings thief
return system; tax payment by self-assessment; declaration system
letterpress; relief printing
blessing; grace; favour; favor; benefit
meaningless or stupid turn of phrase that at first glance resembles a wise saying; silly saying; nonsensical proverb
chicken bones (e.g. for soup); chicken carcass; poor-quality coke (coal); left-overs; remnants
broadcasting code; television code; code of practices for television broadcasters
end; tip; extremities; terminal
academic meritocracy; education-conscious society; society that places (excessive) emphasis on academic records
attached matter; attached substances; accretion; incrustation
breaking a lock; picking a lock
viewer (e.g. for film slides or x-rays); (image) viewer
pilfering; snatching; swiping; pilferer; (petty) thief; (bag) snatcher
muteness; speech impairment; mute; deaf-mute
to prove one's innocence; to clear oneself of a false accusation
something handed down (usu. an order)
miser; penny-pincher; one who makes nigirizushi, etc.; handle; grip
at first; initially; in the beginning
mischief-maker; trickster; (arch.) lascivious person (esp. a loose woman); (arch.) useless fellow; (arch.) mouse; (arch.) rat
(arch.) offering (to the gods, emperor, etc.); gift; sacrifice
after checking; after verification
to be superstitious; to believe in omens
making a fuss; Much Ado about Nothing (Shakespeare)