self-immolation; burning oneself to death; suicide by fire
talk (of the town); rumour; rumor; gossip
kind; cordial; hospitable; serious (of an illness)
oppression; tyranny; despotism
heading; headline; index; headword
fire built in an iron basket (watch fire, fishing fire, etc.); bonfire; campfire; (arch.) brothel-keeper (Edo period)
orthopaedic surgeon; plastic surgeon
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
retirement home; old people's home; senior citizens' home
to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on)
one's original family name; maiden name
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
license; permit; licence; certificate
means of transportation; transport service
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
cruise; navigation; sailing
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good; lacking
pleasure boat; pleasure craft
porcelain (esp. soft-paste porcelain); china; chinaware; earthenware; pottery; ceramics
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
finishing (a race); running the whole distance; reaching the goal; staying the course
anyone; any person; whoever
driver's license; driver's licence; driving licence
degree of recognition; level of familiarity; visibility (product)
political issue (problem)
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
text; provisions (act, treaty)
light blue; pale blue; aqua
ostrich (Struthio camelus)
dual nationality; dual citizenship
constitutional monarchy; limited monarchy