defacement; abrasion; wear and tear; crushing of a nerve
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
sympathy; compassion; pity
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
zendo (Zen meditation hall)
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
comfort; consolation; diversion
essays; miscellaneous writings; literary jottings
Buddhist priest; monk; boy
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
quiet; peaceful; tranquil
pomade; balm; perfumed oil
to quit (a shady business); to wash one's hands of; to cut one's ties with; to wash one's feet
to include; to welcome (in a group); to let in; (arch.) to bring near; (arch.) to put close; (arch.) to let come near
difficult to ...; hard to ...
difficult to write or draw; does not write well (pen, brush, etc.)
house built like a kura, with the walls covered in mud
head office; main office; main store; this store; our store
katsuobushi; small pieces of sliced dried bonito
refined taste; elegant pursuits
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders); lump (in tissue, esp. breast); swelling; lingering discomfort; uneasiness
panoramic view; bird's-eye view
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
review (of learned material); revision
koto (13-stringed Japanese zither); (arch.) stringed instrument
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
thoughtful; considerate; sensible; prudent; having good taste; discerning
antipathy; antagonism; animosity; revulsion; ill feeling
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
(one's) consideration; (taking) notice; interest; within the eye
favorite child; favourite child; darling; favorite; star
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
chivalry; generosity; heroism; chivalrous spirit; helping the weak and fighting the strong
to honor; to honour; to respect; to esteem; to prize