Yama (King of Hell who judges the dead); Enma
tengu; red-faced and long-nosed goblin said to reside deep in the mountains; bragging; conceit; braggart
to glare at; to scowl at; to glower at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
having said that; on the other hand; (but) then; (but) still
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
going in and out; entering and exiting; visiting regularly; frequenting; income and expenditure; incomings and outgoings; increase and decrease
macrocosmos; macrocosm; the universe; the cosmos
pupil (of the eye); one's eyes
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
to take a breath; to take a short rest
ecstasy; rapture; trance; senility
so (e.g. so much, so close, so many, so few)
acquaintance; relation; affinity; reason
tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
to well (up); to gush out (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to sweat; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.); to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds)
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
carefully; thoroughly; fully; deliberately
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; indeed; really
the dharma eye; second highest priestly rank in Buddhism; (arch.) title bestowed upon doctors, etc.
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse; litter
wiping out; sweeping away; eradicating; dispelling
one's mind; the bottom of one's heart; inner feelings
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
arrangement; good offices; discretion; judgment; disposition
one mind; wholeheartedness; one's whole heart
devoting one's life to the Buddha; obeying the Buddha's teachings
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
highly virtuous monk; monk; Buddhist solitary; Buddhist missionary; saint (i.e. a virtuous person); (arch.) emperor; master
nth year in the Heisei era (1989.1.8-2019.4.30)
myself; oneself; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to one's inferior)
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)