five pungent roots (in Buddhism or Taoism)
fish pickled in sweet Kyoto-style miso
prepaid highway toll card
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
educational-industrial complex
adult toy shop (i.e. a sex shop)
tools for machine operation and maintenance; machine tool; power tool; machines and tools
stout; well-fleshed; well-built; well-padded; plump
plecostomus (algae-sucker fish); pleco; plec
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
to taste; to distinguish; to understand
regimental (esp. striped tie)
frying pan for making rolled eggs
to feel attracted by; to be fascinated by