way of the Buddha; Buddha's teachings
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
to recollect; to remember; to reminisce; to imagine; to guess; to infer
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
every time; whenever; as; whether; in (either case)
peace; tranquility; tranquillity; Heian period (794-1185)
peace (esp. of the world); tranquillity; calm
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
technique; art; skill; move
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
entry into the sanctum of a shrine or temple; access to the imperial court
extraordinary; special; exceptional; non-standard grammatical construction; ungrammatical usage; solecism
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
restoration; repair; mending
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
lapping (e.g. of waves against the shore); steadily (advancing); gradually (approaching); sufficient (of the amount of liquid needed to cover a submerged object); just enough; (arch.) speedily
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
Satori; folklore monster that can read minds
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
heinous; treacherous; atrocious; diabolic; fiendish; inhuman
nothing but; none other than
barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
to be blind to one's shortcomings; to play innocent
anger; offence; offense; rage; taking offense; taking offence
strict order; peremptory command
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
to poison (e.g. food, drink); to administer poison
haggardness; emaciation; wasting away; being tired out; being worn out; exhaustion
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
conceit; hubris; vanity; presumption
to be inclined to do; to be willing to do