becoming a devout believer; (religious) conversion
execution by tying a victim to a post and stabbing with spears; crucifixion
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
pre-existing; already there; conventional
religious organization; religious organisation
one's nature; one's destiny; custom; tradition; habit
prostrating oneself in fear; kneeling in fear; crouching in fear; prostration
oppression; suppression; pressure
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
maiko; apprentice geisha; dancing girl
propagation (e.g. a religion); proselytizing; missionary work
official recognition; authorization; authorisation; licence; license; accreditation
foreigner; stranger; outsider; alien
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
to value; to prize; to esteem; to respect
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord
to get (e.g. the gist of something); to understand; to turn out as one thought
the Japanese spirit imbued with Chinese learning
evil or corrupt or abusive practice
estimate; guess; direction; bearings; registration mark (printing); approximately
system; organization; organisation; imperial command; laws; regulation
Western Europe; the West; the Occident; Europe
visit; call; arrival (e.g. of spring); advent; news; tidings
autumn breeze; fall breeze
moisture; humidity; dampness; scabies; sarcoptic mange; the itch
cherry tree; cherry blossom; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder; horse meat
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
to doze off; to nod off; to snooze
night chat; tale told at night; evening tea party (starting around 6pm)
to get late; to advance; to wear on
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being