be that as it may; even so; though that be so
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
to face; to go towards; to head towards
to push on; to plunge forward; to push one's way to
bitterness; distress; pain; bitterness and astringency
hard fighting; hard struggle; fighting against heavy odds
clear and serene (as a polished mirror and still water)
purification; cleanup (e.g. of politics); purge
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
stake all (on something); play for all or nothing; throwing all into a task
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
moment by moment; hour by hour
beast (i.e. any animal other than man); person reborn into the animal realm; brute (i.e. a contemptible human being); damn it; damn
eighth day of the month; eight days
hidden camera; spy camera
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
to be extremely cautious; to be as sure as sure can be; to make assurance doubly sure
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
account of a dream; fantastic story; wild tale; empty dream
cool breeze; cool air; refreshing coolness
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; coffeehouse; cafe
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
to be erected; to be built
considerably; greatly; a lot
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; around; about; round about
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
Heaven's blessing; gift of nature; natural resources