to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
labor; labour; exertion; diligent service
penance; austerities; mortification; asceticism
manual labor; manual labour; toil; Labour Party
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
body; physical system; (the) person
organ (of body, plant, etc.)
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
sweet (taste); luscious; sweet (melody, dream, etc.); delightful; pleasant
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
to result in death; to lead to death; to be fatal (e.g. disease)
confrontation; to face; to confront; to encounter
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
transition; change; progress; passing (of time)
peace; tranquility; tranquillity; Heian period (794-1185)
Satori; folklore monster that can read minds
settling or depositing (at the bottom of something); deposition; pigmentation; composure; calmness
ruffian; scoundrel; rogue; rascal; villain; hoodlum
to manage; to deal with; to cope with; to sentence; to condemn; to punish
to fall into someone's hands; to place oneself in someone's power
now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
moving; relocation; change of address; transfer (of deeds, property, etc.); demise
separation; isolation; extrication; release; isolation
to attempt; to test; to try out
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
lesson; precept; teachings; moral