rich person; millionaire; the wealthy
virgin consecrated to a deity; shrine maiden; (spiritualistic) medium
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
hungry ghost (preta) realm
cripple; disabled person; invalid
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
player (of music, instrument, etc.)
accommodation; reception; seating; custody (e.g. awaiting deportation); internment; admission
dharma transmission (formal confirmation of a student's awakening by his master); certificate of proficiency (in flower arrangement, etc.)
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
to grow wild; to run to waste; to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
honor; honour; credit; prestige
technique; art; skill; move
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
in company; among people; philtrum; vertical groove between the nose and the upper lip
to do one good; to be beneficial; to stand in someone else's shoes; (arch.) to care deeply for someone
nature; natural constitution; innate disposition
tune (melody, piece of music)
(acupuncture) needle; acupuncture
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
massage (esp. anma, a traditional form of Japanese massage); masseur; masseuse; (arch.) blind person
fortunetelling (as an occupation)
system; institution; organization; organisation
occupation; calling; livelihood
good-for-nothing; parasite; deadbeat; loafer; drone; idler
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
dawn; daybreak; first light of day; first indication; glimpse; gleam
monetary offering (to a temple or shrine); form of Edo period business tax
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
grace; blessing; compassion
that; the matter in question
voluntary; optional; free; elective
blind man; masseur (usu. blind)
Zen monk's early morning meal; refreshment; cakes; simple Chinese food; dim sum
changing (job, career, lifestyle, social position, beliefs, etc.)
treating someone (to food or drink); entertaining someone (as one's guest)
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
approximate age; age range
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry