living a life of leisure with dignity; living quietly and comfortably free from worldly cares; otium cum dignitate
gastroenteritis; stomach flu
neither fish nor fowl; hard to predict; up in the air; unclear
yellow light (traffic); warning sign; sign of danger
car equipment shop; car parts shop
once over the borders one may do anything; what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas; (lit.) shame (committed while) on a journey can be scratched away
departure; outgoing flight; departing flight
examination hell; ordeal of entrance examinations
novelty band; comedy band
to urge (somebody) to reflect sincerely
versatile; multi-talented
benefiting from the fame or influence of a parent; riding a parent's coat-tails
road service (for motor vehicles); roadside assistance
this company; this organization; this association
to consent to; to assent to
electrophone; electronic musical instrument
powerful spectacles; strong glasses
to be pleased with oneself; to chuckle with delight
solo comedian; standup comedian; comedian not part of a duo, trio, etc.
story about human nature or emotions (esp. rakugo); emotional rakugo story lacking a punch line
inconsistency between one's words and actions; insincerity; saying one thing and doing another
becoming part of the standard inventory (of a product); becoming popular
having a romantic interest; (lit.) having a pulse
the babyboomers; the baby boom generation
to write music for a song; to set to music
antifreeze; antifreezing solution
floor space (esp. of the ground floor only); floorage
after making the rounds; after having passed through many hands; after going through many places; eventually