western part of Japan (esp. Kyushu, but ranging as far east as Kinki); western nations (esp. India or Europe); thirty-three temples in the Kinki area containing statues of Kannon (Avalokitesvara); pilgrimage to the thirty-three temples sacred to Kannon
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste; (arch.) sudden
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
go that far; to that extent
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
one's own army; one's own team
standpoint; position; viewpoint; footing; starting point; basis (e.g. of an argument)
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
in the midst of the enemy
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
loss; defeat; counter for losses
loose articles (not packaged with other things); bulk items; individual items; coins; small change
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
chase; pursuit; tracking; following up; tracing
to reside temporarily; to imply
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
small number; few; minority
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
family; relatives; dependents; household
mixed (e.g. team, chorus)
formidable; not to be sneered at; not to be made light of
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
outcasts common around the Kyoto region from the Kamakura period to the Edo period
quickly; calmly; intently
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
stealth; travelling incognito (traveling); ninjutsu; ninja; sneak theft; sneak thief; tolerance
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
straight; directly; voyage; journey; straight road
entering the priesthood; priest; man with a shaven head; bald-headed monster
as (for); for; in the capacity of
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
detour; circumvention; turning movement