ripple (on water); wavelets; ripple (e.g. of uneasiness); unrest; disturbance
spell; curse; dharani; mantra
to face on; to look out on to
sitting opposite each other
sitting opposite each other
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
ninjutsu art of water-escape
to suck up; to absorb; to squeeze (money)
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
times and situations; the course of events of the times; a turn of Fortune's wheel
resignation; acceptance; consolation
such; like that; in that way
laconic; of few words; reticent; quiet
host and guest; principal and auxiliary; subject and object (philosophical); subject and object
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
gourmet food; delicious food; dining on gourmet food; following a lavish diet; living as an epicure
dark (color); concentrated; thick
red earth (i.e. containing cinnabar or minium); vermilion
alone; unaided; away from home
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
Ninna era (885.2.21-889.4.27)
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
(arch.) I; (arch.) me; (person having) thin or shaved eyebrows; affectionate suffix for names of young men or pets
relation; relative; kind; cordial
high monk (esp. one of correct conduct who acts as a role model for his pupils); high priest; initiate (esp. as a formal rank in Tendai and Shingon); monk who conducts religious services
whirr; hum; buzz; whoosh; woosh; whiz
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
paper folded and tucked inside the front of one's kimono (esp. for use at the tea ceremony); paper used for writing tanka
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
bow (weapon); bow; bowknot; bow tie