rock 'n' roll; rock and roll
Japanese version of baseball played with a hard rubber ball
lotus position (meditation and yoga posture); padmasana; sitting with legs crossed and feet placed on opposing thighs; lotus seat (under Buddhist statue); lotus base; lotus pedestal
in low spirits; dejected; sad
to run out of; to dry up; to be depleted; to hit the bottom; to bottom out
enjoying popularity among the customers
to criticize; to point out faults; to speak ill of
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
video containing a slideshow of still images (usually of women)
to show off; to parade; to pretend
specimen prepared on a glass slide for use with a microscope
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
value analysis; volt-ampere; visual aid
to change; to change into; to become
independent training (e.g. of athletes working without a coach)
five-seven-five syllable verse (haiku, senryu, etc.)
regrettable defeat; defeat by a narrow margin