publicly-traded stock; stock listed on the stock exchange
bed of nails; bed of thorns; bed of needles
snowflake-shaped family crest
to be or lie just outside of
mochikinchaku; glutinous rice in a pouch of fried tofu, used in oden
mobile library; bookmobile
blue-chip stock; gilt-edged stock
Chinese-style low dining table; Japanese-Chinese cuisine, served family-style (large dishes, diners help themselves), specialty of Nagasaki Chinese style low dining table; soba in soup with slices of boiled fish paste, shiitake mushrooms, greens, seaweed, etc.
lack of filial piety; disobedience to one's parents
prospective client; sales lead
to depend on one's parents' (financial) support; (lit.) to nibble at one's parents' shins
corporate bond; corporate debenture
welcome drink (e.g. free drink served to hotel guests upon arrival)
very auspicious day for all types of occasions (one of the six special days in the Japanese lunisolar calendar)
V-shaped recovery; sharp recovery
Spanish food; Spanish cooking
raised tatami-floored seating area (usu. in a Japanese restaurant); small separate dining room
premiere; first showing; release (film)
semi-formal kimono for women; visiting (gala) dress
local government employee; local civil servant
aftertaste; later (in line or in turn, etc.)
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
no matter what anyone says; regardless of what is said
pleasant feeling; good feeling