Japanese thrush (Turdus cardis)
prefectural flower; floral emblem for a prefecture
making something widely known; introduction; debut; announcement; unveiling
dominant partner of a homosexual relationship
combating organized crime; elimination of criminal gangs
combating organized crime; elimination of criminal gangs
Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi (yazuka syndicate)
blue-and-white flycatcher (Cyanoptila cyanomelana)
reinforced concrete construction
ganja; marijuana; cannabis
influx of Chinese pop culture (into Japan)
paper bag for putting a present in
carrying out to the end; bringing to completion
film released direct-to-video (trademark of Toei Company)
street where many shops and businesses are closed (e.g. due to an economic slump)
areola mammae (circular area around nipple); areola
Respect-for-the-Aged Day (national holiday; third Monday in September)
large-pupilled; dark-eyed; having large irises
according to ...; ... says
calling on someone who is ill; enquiry; inquiry
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); nuisance; something in the way
street violence against middle-aged men
silence; stillness; quietness
uselessly; pointlessly; in vain; to no purpose; for nothing; idly
currency exchange counter; bureau de change
soapland; brothel where one can bathe with prostitutes
small bag or pouch carried in the hand
to entrust (a person) with power of attorney (to do something for one)
making a connection (with Buddha)
purple clouds; clouds on which Amida Buddha rides to welcome the spirits of the dead
Mara; demon king who attempted to hinder Gautama Buddha from attaining enlightenment; obstacle to enlightenment; penis