ago; since; before; previous
in comparison to; rather than
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
agreement; affirmative; aye; yes; OK
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
lapse of memory; (something) slipping one's mind; forgetting for a moment something one knows well
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
young and sweet; adorable; cute; pitiful; touching; pathetic
nembutsu; nenbutsu; nianfo; visualizing a Buddha (in one's mind)
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
subconsciousness; subconscious (awareness)
while; during (the time when)
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke
memory; recollection; remembrance; storage
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
(entrance) examination hell
confrontation; to face; to confront; to encounter
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
weak; feeble; delicate; frail; helpless
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
Sukhavati (Amitabha's Pure Land); paradise; heaven on earth
student in a higher grade; upperclassman
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
within; inside of; less than
to grow up; to become an adult
in every case; in everything; in all matters
hollow; cavity; dent; depression