platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
birth date; date of birth; DOB
proof; evidence; sign; to testify (usu. Christian religious context)
many points; many dots; being interspersed in countless numbers
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
foreigner; stranger; gentile; goy
superstition; superstitious belief
(nth) power; counter for vehicles; multiplication; Buddha's teachings
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
Star Festival (held in July or August); Tanabata
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
going into battle; departure for the front
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
separate room; special room
treat; banquet; feast; (arch.) running about
treat; banquet; feast; (arch.) running about
many; numerous; various; large number of
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
(eating or drinking) to one's heart's content
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to compress; to pack
casually (come or go); aimlessly; abruptly; detached (from the world); aloof
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
mountain range; Lian Shan (Xia period method of Chinese divination)
madder (esp. Japanese madder, Rubia argyi); madder (red color)
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
two colours; two varieties; two types
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
towering (as mountains do); of outstanding greatness (as a person)