to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal
so to speak; so to call it; as it were
rumor; rumour; gossip; report
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
rather; sooner; preferably
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
repeatedly; to a tremendous extent
sensual love; love affair
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
Lagenaria siceraria var. gourda (variety of bottle gourd); gourd (container) made from its fruit
protuberant; paunchy; idly
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
trade; business; occupation; profession; job
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
crying in spite of oneself
complete stranger; total stranger
family; relatives; dependents; household
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to deceive; to trick
advance or retreat; moving forwards or backwards; course of action; behaviour; remaining in one's post or resigning; staying or leaving
Mara; demon king who attempted to hinder Gautama Buddha from attaining enlightenment; obstacle to enlightenment; penis
assistant (esp. in show business or sumo); attendant; chaperon
plainly; clearly; vividly
inexperienced; incompetent; inept; incapable; careless
unnatural death; violent death
thick; viscous; muddy; dirty (with oil, grease, etc.); to be in an ugly state (of emotions, relations, etc.); to be murky
in accordance with; according to
paper-covered folded fan used in noh and storytelling; paper fan used in slapstick comedy
footwear (esp. outdoor shoes, as opposed to slippers, etc.); footgear
young boy or girl being trained as a geisha or as a kabuki actor
that's too bad; too bad for you!
rice flour; rice flour dough
pickled vegetables; pickles
to be flabbergasted; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be stunned