ekayana (doctrine that only one teaching, usu. the Lotus Sutra, can lead to enlightenment)
(a) slight; disrespect; making light (of); neglect
counter for things inside a bag
Shiga prefecture (Kinki area)
Takeda Shingen (1521.12.1-1573.5.13)
Buddhist memorial service
high priest; highly-ranked priest; virtuous priest; priest of great sanctity and learning
unique thing; best on earth
Settsu (former province located in the northern and central parts of present-day Osaka and the southeast of Hyogo prefectures)
to convey (a message, e.g. to one's superior); to communicate; to pass on; to pass along
carpet; rug; mat, mattress, quilt etc. spread out on the floor (or ground) and used to sit or sleep on; spread; (cloth) cover
to encamp; to take up a position
to make up (a deficiency); to supplement; to add to; to put towards
race game (board game where the object is to reach the goal first); trad. Japanese board games played with dice, esp. ban-sugoroku
to marry (a woman); to take to wife; to take in marriage
absentmindedness; dreaminess; simpleton; fool
to put one's heart and soul (into); to completely devote oneself (to)
priest soldier; warrior monk
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
locomotor ataxia; difficulty walking or speaking (due to alcoholism, a stroke, etc.); someone with this problem
principle; aim; main purpose; central part; pillar
laughingstock; butt of ridicule
public affairs; the court; the shogun; the shogunate
dagger; stiletto; confidant; right-hand man
pressure; encouragement; urging; promoting
Amida Buddha's original vow; long-cherished desire
all doors closed; blocked in every direction; cornered
chief advisor to the Emperor (adviser)