to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
twenty-fifth day of the month; twenty-five days
middle of the night; dead of night
messenger; police and judicial chief (Heian and Kamakura periods); klesha (polluting thoughts such as greed, hatred and delusion, which result in suffering)
making a round trip; going and returning; round-trip ticket; return ticket; correspondence; exchanging (letters)
messenger; envoy; emissary
to begin to do; to cater; to deliver food
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
to clamour; to crowd; to jostle
(at) any time; always; at all times; whenever
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
to offer; to sacrifice; to dedicate
just then; at that time; right then; appropriate moment
appetizer or snack served with drinks; performance to liven up a bar; conversation to liven up a party
Heike family; Taira family; The Tale of the Heike; chanting of the Heike Monogatari
monk; priest; sangha (the Buddhist community)
memorial service for the dead; holding a service
garden lantern; hanging lantern
praying mantis (esp. the narrow-winged mantis, Tenodera angustipennis)
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
natural features; scenery; a premium; gift
scene; view; prospect; outlook
cool breeze; cool air; refreshing coolness
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to arrange (flowers); to plant; living; live
to be completely satisfied; to be completely contented
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
toast; congratulatory cup
bravery; courage; heroism
politics; political manoeuvre; political maneuver
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
strange; unconventional; eccentric; odd; odd number
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
opinion; intention; thought