physiological phenomenon; physiological response
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
such; this sort of; like this
search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry
how it came about; how it originated; how it happened; the origins of the imbroglio
stock company; corporation; kabushiki kaisha; KK
the six historical styles of writing kanji: large seal, small seal, clerical, triangular-swept clerical, running, and cursive
luckily; blessedly; fortunately
strict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliance
departure; leaving; going away; recession
uninhabited island; desert island
cake or snack served with tea
a great variety of; diversity
as one had hoped; as one wishes
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
right or wrong; good or bad; quality; having both merits and demerits; having both advantages and disadvantages
to be roasted; to be parched; (arch.) to be irritated; (arch.) to be annoyed
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
customs (duties); duty; tariff
prohibition; ban; embargo
available products (in a particular store); products on offer
thousands; several thousand
import; importation; introduction; afferent
matter for the police; brush with the law
new development; new discovery
transplant surgery; transplant operation; (organ) transplantation
smuggling in; importing through illegal channels
compensation payment; reparation
smuggling; contraband trade
(foreign) trade; (international) commerce; importing and exporting
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
base (military, expedition, etc.); enthusiast; maniac; fanatic
mainland; the country proper; native country; country where one was born; pure land; Buddha realm
to go through the proper procedures; to follow the required steps