service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
absolutely; positively; decidedly
zazen (seated Zen meditation, usu. in a cross-legged position)
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to drain; to pour; to float (e.g. logs down a river); to set adrift; to wash away; to carry away; to broadcast
splendid; nice; sufficient; satisfactory; not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
groundless (rumour, accusation, etc.); unfounded; baseless; without a shred of truth
best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)
each time; every time; thank you for your continued patronage; thank you for your support; hello; I'm coming in
drawing room; study; writing alcove; publishing house
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
new moon; first day of the lunar month; crescent moon
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to get wrong; to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse
12 signs of the Chinese zodiac
drawing; diagram; plans; blueprint
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
mechanism; machinery; trick; dodge; mechanical doll; string puppet
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
to burst into flames; to fire (of a gun); to fan a fire with one's breath; to breathe fire; to spit fire
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetence; ineffectiveness
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
to moisten; to wet; to profit; to enrich; to benefit
amusement; diversion (to pass time); pastime; recreation
to send; to dispatch; to despatch; to bestow (favour, etc.); to grant (e.g. pardon)
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
one's post; one's position; one's station; one's round; one's beat; one's route
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
at least; at most; (even) just
cache; place to hide something
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for