attempting two tasks at the same time, accomplishing neither; falling between two stools; (lit.) catching neither the horsefly nor the bee
unthinkable; unimaginable; inconceivable; unclassifiable; never dreamt of
victory due to the opponent's foul
flooring the gas pedal; pedal to the metal
to put to trial; to argue in court
attack under the cover of darkness; surprise attack; sneak attack
giant bird; great person; magnanimous person; hero
disappear without a trace; nowhere to be seen
quite absurd thing; something ridiculous that makes one laugh; extremely irritating thing
wicker basket; wickerwork basket
bargain or clearance goods (esp. of imperfect produce)
to become famous overnight; to burst into fame
Labor Standards Inspection Office
hung like a horse; big-dicked
hateful; detestable; loathsome
in spring one sleeps a sleep that knows no dawn; in spring one sleeps like a log
to have a good idea; to be able to predict
oviparity; produced from eggs
mass-market newspaper; tabloid newspaper
exchange (something) together
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
thread-sail filefish (Stephanolepis cirrhifer); skinning (an animal); stripping (a tree of its bark); barking
substantial matter; significant item
tour round the country (Japan) (visiting from province to province)
to throw down the gauntlet
going through great pains in vain
educational institution; academic centre; academic center
building addition or extension; an annex
carrying out a coffin; funeral procession
refusing to budge; adamant; intransigent; unyielding
comparing and adjusting; reconciling; lapping; precision surface finishing; margination
to give a command (e.g. in a loud voice); to give an order
love of learning; desire for learning; passion for knowledge