enshrining a Buddhist image
no big deal; no match; not worth worrying about
strict observance of the Buddhist commandment that all priests should be celibate
universal illumination (esp. in Buddhism, by the dharma-body)
respect; reverence; veneration
agreement; stipulation; article; clause
Merlion; official mascot of Singapore, depicted as a mythical creature with a lion's head and the body of a fish
manifestation (of a celestial being)
necromancer (esp. a blind female in northeastern Honshu); medium; shaman
vegetarian cuisine originally derived from the dietary restrictions of Buddhist monks
to be caught in a trap (snare, etc.); to fall for (a trick, ambush, etc.)
I thought so; I suspected as much; Just as I thought; Now you are talking; That's the spirit
Satori; folklore monster that can read minds
irresponsible; blithe; heedless; devil-may-care; sloppy; slipshod
to rebuke strongly; to tell off
bodhi; enlightenment; happiness in the next world
liberation from earthly desires and the woes of man; deliverance of one's soul; moksha; mukti; vimukti
to win over; to win (someone's) heart and mind
main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
fox with supernatural powers
merit; virtuous deed; divine reward (for virtuous deeds); grace (of the buddhas and gods); merit; meritum
to eagerly look forward to
interruption (e.g. of a conversation)
autosuggestion; self-suggestion
yuki-onna (spirit in Japanese folklore); snow woman
trick that may deceive a child; transparent ploy; mere child's play; kid stuff; puerile trick
to be transmitted (handed down) from generation to generation
divine power; sacred power; mysterious power; Shinriki (variety of rice)
solid (body); solid matter; solid-state
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such)
to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
sightseeing spot; tourist attraction
to be moved by affection; to be moved by kindness; to be touched
presence (e.g. of an observer); observation; observer; trading session (at an exchange)