to some extent; to a certain extent
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
to get tired of (doing); to lose interest in
Mara; demon king who attempted to hinder Gautama Buddha from attaining enlightenment; obstacle to enlightenment; penis
research; study; investigation
to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
without tiring (of something); without getting bored; without losing interest
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
briskly; quickly; promptly
eloquence; oratorical talent
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
nimono; food cooked by boiling or stewing
ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)
to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to be promoted
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank
archaic word; obsolete word; old saying; old adage; old language; ancient language
gaudy (esp. of makeup or clothing); garish; glitzy; loud
will (probably); intend (to do); will; should; ought to
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
to prosper; to flourish; to thrive
death; (an) out; death penalty (by strangulation or decapitation; most severe of the five ritsuryō punishments)
pity; sorrow; grief; misery
public welfare; the people's livelihood
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
rejoicing; glorification; exultation; celebration; enjoyment; singing praises
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
to close (one's eyes); to shut
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
looks; features; (personal) appearance
good (quality, condition, etc.); Good (grade); B
economizing; thriftiness; prudence; frugality
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
each country; every country; various countries; all countries
office and rank; an official rank
affectionately attached; reluctant to part
looking up to a person as one's own master or model; being influenced by a person through his works; idolizing
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
to repent; to regret; to be sorry; to rue
doubting; distrustful; incredulous; suspicious