corrupt government official
skilled engineer (mechanic) who is clumsy in all other matters; person who gets a great kick out of tinkering with anything mechanical
sweet of egg yolks drawn into strands and boiled in sugar syrup (orig. from Portugal); angel hair; fios de ovos
no problem; it doesn't matter
decomposition; ulceration
to be exhausted; to be out of energy
Maruyama vaccine (said to be effective against leprosy, cancer and cutaneous tuberculosis)
to set a ladder up against
pure straight; winning hand containing nine consecutive tiles of the same suit (i.e. 1-9) as three chows
supporting; shoring up; promotion; propping-up; jacking-up; manipulation
lulled into peacefulness; comforted and consoled
being excited; having the jitters (with expectation)
assisting; assistance; fostering; aiding
to squeeze the juice (from)
chilled syrup; soft drink of malt syrup mixed with boiling water, ginger juice, grated ginger, sometimes sprinkled with cinnamon (used as a refreshing summer drink, similar to ginger ale)
covering private parts (esp. actors during filming); minimal bikini bottom (held only by tiny straps or adhesive tape); lined hakama that bulge in the front
bang on the money; spot on; right answer
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
can't occur easily; difficult to happen
to deal a blow in return; to hit back; to punch back; to reject; to send back
fourth division of the night (approx. 1am to 3am)