to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
(act of) building (temple, monument, etc.); erection
to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to tattoo
memorial service for the dead; holding a service
Hayagriva (manifestation of Avalokitesvara with an ornament in the shape of a horse's head)
Metal Monkey (57th year of the sexagenary cycle, e.g. 1920, 1980, 2040)
shock; shaking; concussion
red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
lower layer; layer beneath; lower strata (classes)
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
meeting place; assembly hall
stock; share; stump; (clump of) roots; plant with attached roots or stem; strain (of bacteria, etc.); stock company
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
great laughter; burst of laughter
malice; malicious intent; intent to kill
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
capable of anything; liable to do
analogy; analogical reasoning; analogical inference; analogy
foe; opponent; adversary; dissenter
moving from place to place; being passed around repeatedly; rolling about
seven wonders (of a particular area); total mystery; enigma; conundrum
something's wrong (with someone); not right (in the head); not oneself; crazy; nuts
one place; the same place; (arch.) one person; (arch.) together
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
socialization; socialisation
beside a nobleman; close aid (of a nobleman, etc.); place where a high ranking person resides; one's own city (of a shogun, lord, etc.); place under one's direct control; one's own turf
ancient Shinto music and dancing
mimicry; imitation (of someone, something)
drumming on one's belly; having one's fill