light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
three kinds; three varieties
to investigate; to examine
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
Buddhist priest; bonze; layman dressed like a priest; person
losing weight; slimming; lean person
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
steepness; steep place; harsh (look); sharp (tongue)
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
dense; thick; close (relationship); intimate; minute; fine
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
selfish; self-indulgent; arbitrary
mountain grass; mountain weed; mountain plant; Gleichenia japonica (species of fern with white-backed leaves)
rare; strange; odd; peculiar
love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
loitering on the way; wayside grass
gods and Buddha; Shinto and Buddhism
reason; cause; circumstances
natural disaster; cataclysm
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
calm; serene; tranquil; peaceful
suited to the occasion; expedient; ad hoc
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
whole day and night; 24 hours
power; might; authority; influence
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
to take into consideration; to bear in mind
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence