boundless; vast; limitless; faint; hazy; dim
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
hearsay; rumor; rumour; report
or; otherwise; furthermore; also; (arch.) perhaps; (arch.) by some chance; (arch.) that being said
conical hat (East-Asian style); coolie hat; something shaped like a conical hat or an umbrella; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
loading (on board); equipping; equipped (with); built-in
weather tide; adverse current
treatment; service; handling; management
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
alas; regrettably; to my great regret; tragically
dated; date; fixed; external
guidepost; signpost; guide; manual; tiger beetle (esp. the Japanese tiger beetle, Cicindela japonica)
small peninsula; cape; promontory; headland
spreading; laying out; security deposit; Japanese mattress
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
to establish oneself in life; to achieve success; to reach a high position; to begin life (as an adult); to step out into the world
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
brightness; discernment; insight; eyesight; vision; nth year in the Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
I don't know about ... but; it may be possible for ... but
first and foremost; above all; most importantly of all
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
Maitreya (Bodhisattva); Miroku
to compose (e.g. poem); to recite; to intone; to chant
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
making a connection (with Buddha)
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit