the preceding year; the previous year; last year
root of an evil; source of a problem; source of trouble; cause of misfortune
many priests; (Heian era) monk-soldiers
Quanzhou (China); Chinchew
last week; the week before
accumulation of good deeds
gradually; slowly; little by little; incrementally
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
(written) appeal; circular; manifesto; encouragement; encouraging words; letter of encouragement
drama; play; powerful drug
ignorance; covering; concealing; Mongolia
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
power; might; authority; influence
ekayana (doctrine that only one teaching, usu. the Lotus Sutra, can lead to enlightenment)
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
priest soldier; warrior monk
possession; ownership; Tibet; Tibetan people
Buddhist priest; bonze; layman dressed like a priest; person
gorgeous; brilliant; dazzling; ornate; gaudy; flowery
common knowledge; being well-known; making (something) well-known
den; haunt; hangout; nest; lair
decision; ruling; judgement; judgment
temple (esp. large one); monastery; temple building
clanging; empty; deserted
teaching Buddhism; rough person; bullying; ostentatious bravado
stopping; corking; capping; disconnecting (e.g. gas supply)
scattering (in all directions)
hailing each other; acting in concert; responding (to); agreement; concord
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
spare time; free time; time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
founding a temple (on a hill-top)