pieces of meat (often sold in a pack); shaved meat
artificial cigarette used to avoid smoking
one's opinion on life and death; life-and-death issue (e.g. in religion)
interior light (in car); dome lamp
day of medical examination
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing
kakishibu; astringent persimmon juice used as a dye or to to treat wood, paper, etc.
rough voice (e.g. when one has a cold or sore throat)
damage to crops by vermin (esp. insects); pest damage
to understand; to appreciate; to interpret
grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy
to cut (into two or more pieces)
smoking a cigarette without holding it with one's fingers; holding a cigarette in one's mouth
backwash; rip current; stern wave; drawback (of a tsunami, i.e. when a wave trough reaches land before a crest)
to turn on an electric light; to switch on a light
glass sphere; glass bead; glass marble
condemn the offense, but not the offender
giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini); North Pacific giant octopus
lidded; covered; container with a lid
dance of death; danse macabre
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
two adjoining rooms (connected by a sliding door)
person who has a driving licence but little or no experience actually driving (license)
bride; one's daughter-in-law
still life (painting, drawing)
to sit silently at a meeting
close relation (association)
icon; simple ink drawing (of a buddha, mandala, etc.)
periodic inspection; regular inspection
falling apart while cooking
great erudition; extensive knowledge; vast stock of knowledge
back seat (of a car); rear seat