Japanese white pine (favored for gardens and bonsai)
shelling (e.g. of eggs, nuts, crabs and such)
oral proceedings; oral pleadings
smoked food; smoking (fish, meat, etc.); smoked
must-read; required reading
without oxygen; anaerobic; anoxia; hypoxia
pyramid; monumental work; landmark achievement
to come to an end; to rest
great writer; major writer
self-conceit; self-satisfaction; self-righteousness; self-importance; complacency
chief; main; principal; main secondary or supporting role (in kyogen)
to smoke (something); to fumigate; to oxidize; to oxidise
heat haze; shimmer of hot air
person with whom one is having an illicit love affair
seafood; products of the sea; marine products; fruits of the sea
roasted sweet potato; baked sweet potato
bonsai; miniature potted plant
ferocious; fierce; truculent; savage
to wish to go well; to have good intentions
dorayaki; dessert sandwich of two small sweet pancakes and red bean paste
reading aloud; reading a kanji by its Chinese-derived pronunciation
playing with fire; doing something dangerous; (fig.) playing with fire; playing around (with someone); flirting
wherein; therein; thereinto
there is nothing more that can be done; it's all over
close; intimate; on good terms
ordinary; common; mediocre
dynamic visual acuity; DVA; kinetic vision; ability to identify objects in motion
playboy; libertine; (professional) gambler; person without a steady job; idler
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
without (making) any mistakes; flawlessly; accurately
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
clearing one's throat; cough
biography of a brave fighter; heroic saga; chivalric romance; tale of one's heroism; episode of bravery; acts of violence
tear gland; lacrimal gland
ironclad rule; inviolable rule; invariable principle; iron law