fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
absentmindedly; in spite of oneself
again (and again); once again; yet again
divining sticks; counting; calculation
comedian; actor who plays comic roles; figure of fun; laughing stock
Japanese zelkova (species of elm-like tree, Zelkowa serrata)
three flat objects (sheets of paper, pieces of cloth, etc.); cutting a fish into two boneless fillets and a piece with the skeleton
rustling; flapping; unkempt (hair, etc.); loose; dry; decisively
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
mountain recess; deep in the mountains
Satan; the Devil; the Prince of Darkness; king of the demons who try to prevent people from doing good
suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
barrier; checkpoint; checking station
bond; bill; certificate; security
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
temporary; transient; trifling; slight; negligent
Japanese calligraphy paper (approx. 25cm by 35cm)
to chant; to sing; to recite; to write (a poem); to compose
recitation (of a poem); chanting; singing; composition (of a poem); composed poem
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
daily life; daily living; waking up and going to sleep
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
scattered; separated; dispersed
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
Palace of the Dragon King; palace from the story of Urashima Tarō (said to be located at the bottom of the sea)
koto (13-stringed Japanese zither); (arch.) stringed instrument
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
statue of Buddha; image of Buddha; Buddhist statue; Buddhist image
middle of the night; dead of night; midnight
conduct; behavior; behaviour
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
uncleanliness; dirtiness; (arch.) menses; (arch.) feces (faeces); bathroom