Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
poultice; cataplasm; pup; puppy; Pap (smear, test, etc.)
both repellant and attractive at the same time; both cute and disgusting
marriage procedures; procedure of marriage
permanent resident; foreigner with permanent-residence visa
big brother; elder brother; Big Brother; dictator; despot
hand-held snow shovel; snow scoop
decaf; decaffeinated coffee; decaffeinated
to shine a spotlight on; to highlight; to bring attention to
start of the mountain-climbing season
instant noodles sold in a cup; cup noodles
fast; brisk; careless; thoughtless; (of a woman) wanton; promiscuous
international driving permit; international drivers' license; international license
Sorry to bother you again
consciousness; awareness; relief; calm
e-mail notice of rejection (for a job application)
melted snow; melting of snow
dog-friendly café; eatery which allows people to bring their pet dogs and provides separate menus for dogs and their owners
frequent reflection (meditation)
Japan hand (someone very knowledgeable about Japan)
to begin a new chapter (in)
delicious-looking; tasty-looking; hot; sexy; desirable
somersault; returning from a destination right after arriving there; non-stop round trip; abrupt change of direction
daylight saving time; daylight savings time; summer time
communications within a small range
holding two or more positions concurrently
to take photographs for later use; to shoot video for archiving