Wasei-Eigo in Japanese

A door lock that engages automatically.

A system in which employees manage an enterprise, or in which owners jointly manage a building or housing block.

A surplus of skilled workers.

A handball violation for taking more than three steps without dribbling.

A throw or pitch made overhand.

Passing the baton outside the exchange zone in a relay.

A person with a PhD who is not in stable employment; also used for a postdoctoral researcher in Japanese usage.

A foul in sports like volleyball where a player reaches over the net.

Running at too fast a pace.

A situation where a bank has lent out too much money.

An oven-like toaster for heating or baking food.

A car with an open roof or a removable soft top.

An event, tournament, or game open to broad participation or used as a practice match.

A shirt with an open collar or open neck.

A policy of deregulating international air travel.

Clothing designed to be worn in any season.

A woman, especially an unmarried older woman; often offensive or outdated.

Hair combed straight back from the face.

A sea route used for transporting oil.

A person with intense interest or obsessive dedication to a hobby or subculture.

A young woman who works in an office.

A romantic relationship at work.

A woman who works in an office.

Calories from the ingredients used in processed food.

A showy display or an array of things in quick succession.

An air conditioner for a car.

A loan tied to a credit card, typically a revolving consumer loan.

A cafe with outdoor terrace seating.

A cheap, easy-to-assemble storage unit made of colored plywood.

A center that offers classes, events, and leisure activities focused on culture or hobbies.

A school or program for outdoor, nature-based learning.

A guard who provides security for a building, event, or site.

An aluminum-foil liner placed under a gas burner.

A place that sells gasoline and related services.

A triumphant pose, especially after a win in sports.

Tape used for sealing boxes and parcels.

A nightclub that admits only selected or paying members.

A ring or holder for carrying keys; also a holder for key-related items.

A derogatory term for a housewife who drinks heavily.

A bank area with ATM service and related cash-handling machines.

A deceptive sales practice that pressures people into costly contracts.

A place that overcharges customers through a scam or a rigged setup.

A telephone service that alerts you to another incoming call while you are already on a call.

Lightweight shoes for mountain climbing.

A vehicle equipped for living in while traveling.

The start of a sports training camp.

A campaign to boost sales.

Asbestos dust, especially in a hazardous or contaminated context.