resistive element (in circuit, etc.)
ugly but cute; adorably ugly
nitridization; nitriding; nitride (of)
rental fee; rent; hire charge
see no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil; the three wise monkeys
long-lasting; durable; keeping well
thin strips of raw fish and squid
to be replaced with new growth
so many countries, so many customs
timber from forest thinning; thinned wood
measures to stimulate employment; employment measures
both repellant and attractive at the same time; both cute and disgusting
dressed bread; bread to which something has been added (sandwich, pirogi, etc.); stuffed bread (rolls, buns, etc.)
the proof of the pudding is in the eating; the proof is in the pudding; don't knock it till you've tried it; you can't tell unless you try
chilled storage; refrigerated storage
corruption prevention; antisepsis; antiseptic
Murphy's Law ("Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong")
flooring the gas pedal; pedal to the metal
unavailable; unobtainable; not available
sulfur spring; sulphur spring
ponzu mixed with grated daikon
additionally; in addition
to leave of one's own accord
build-to-order manufacturing; BTO
handbook; manual; vade mecum; essential item; must-have
udon cooked in a broth containing miso paste
to return evil for good; to return a favour with spite (favor)
don't miss it; stay tuned; coming soon; look forward to it
sata andagi; Okinawan sweet deep-fried bun similar to a doughnut
safe tile; tile that may be discarded without risking benefiting an opponent; no-risk choice; easily handled person
each juncture; each turning point