domestic timber; domestically-produced lumber
copy of a registration certificate; certified copy of register
timber from forest thinning; thinned wood
Bufferin (brand of buffered aspirin)
graph paper; section paper
role of a company president
bowing out; retiring voluntarily
to get damp; to get moist; to get soggy; to become humid
sales; amount sold; proceeds
three wheeled vehicle (tricycle, motorcycle, etc.); three wheeler
dull; slow; stupid; dull-brained
nomination (of a person to a position); selection; election; assignment; appointment
fact; truth; understanding; consideration
board of directors; board of directors' meeting
authorized architect and builder; licensed architect; registered architect
fabric softener; fabric conditioner
cold bath; taking a cold bath
construction; constructing; carrying out; work; formation; workmanship
first (of its kind) in Japan
ex-husband; former husband
window screen; insect screen; mosquito screen; screen; screen door
harassment (esp. in workplace); bullying; discrimination
retirement; resignation; stepping down
beginning; start; civilization; civilisation; enlightenment
family restaurant (varied menu options, inexpensive); casual dining restaurant
to overdo something (speed, exertion, etc.)
large truck; semi-trailer
potato chips; potato crisps