(n) least developed among developing nations
(n) most significant bit
MSB
(n) maglev train
(exp) (id) Greatness is comparative
(n) (comp) superior dialogue
(exp) given the above
(n) upward compatibility
(exp,v1) to raise one's voice
to shout
(exp) perseverance prevails (lit: even the coldest rock will get warm if sat on for three years)
(exp) to do up a sash
(n) Shanghai Incident
January 28 Incident (1932)
(n) Battle of Shanghai (1937)
(n) upper middle class
(n) (obs) calculator
(n) statistical discrepancy
(exp) to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to)
to be unable to act on an equal basis with
(n) Japan maritime self defense force (defence)
(n) Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (defence)
(exp) to step out of the bath
(exp) a thorn in one's side
a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.)
a person standing in one's way
a superior who obstructs one's freedom of action
(n) A6M Zero fighter
(exp) (very polite) please
(n) (comp) addition without carry
(n) (comp) system initialization
system start up
(n) (comp) ripple carry
(exp) (1) to run aground
to strike a rock
to be stranded on a reef
(2) to be deadlocked
(exp) no hope of getting ahead
(exp) to flame up
(n) military police brigade (navy)
(n) self-righting doll