frequently asked questions; FAQ

Clipping of 翼状突起 (yokujō tokki, “pterygoid process”).

drive

(fashion)

(government, historical) one of the 三局 (Sankyoku, “three offices”) in the 太政官 (Daijō-kan), so named because clerical work there were done by the shōnagon and subordinate secretaries

proactive, positive, active, constructive

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see 一 and 本 (one thing) / Short for 一本勝ち (ippon-gachi, “winning in one blow”).

a comic book, a cartoon book

hardcore pornography; 'underground' pornography showing uncensored genitals. Technically illegal in Japan.

banned book