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Said to describe Tokyoites

spending a day's revenue within the day; being liberal with one's money

discretionary allowance

to have readied a bow and stand at ready; to watch for an opportunity; to bide one's time; to wait until the time is ripe

being good at hosting; good host; person who knows how to entertain guests

to be patient

cantilever

chaplet (metallurgy)

Buddhism

water bottle (of a monk, nun, etc.); flask

Archaic

vase

goods in stock or on hand or in one's possession

chaste woman; virtuous woman

Proverb

becoming a parent makes you appreciate your own parents

Law

Act for Controlling the Possession of Firearms or Swords and Other Such Weapons

joint ownership; sharing; going Dutch

misconduct; profligacy; licentiousness

dogged perseverance; untiring patience

freshness assured through this date

ready cash; cash on hand

non-disclosure agreement; NDA

not knowing what to do with the time one has on one's hand

Finance

short position; oversold position

maintaining the quality of a flower; lasting quality of a cut flower

champion; (championship) title holder

rich person; wealthy person

housekeeping

Medicine

supportive care; supportive therapy