(surface of) field; plain; unworked surface of (quarried) stone; (rough) surface of plank
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
slope; incline; slope (of a linear function); gradient (vector calculus)
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities
attendance; accompanying; following; adjoint
district; quarter; enclosure; area enclosed by earthwork; red-light district
base; bag; sack; fortress; stronghold
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
type; pattern; shape; similar type; similar pattern
gravel; ballast; pebbles; child; rugrat; ankle-biter
modern version; modern edition; updated, contemporary edition
restoration; repair; mending
counter for buildings, roofs, tents, etc.
turret; watchtower; high wooden stage; scaffolding; wooden frame (of a kotatsu); yagura
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
ridding oneself; freeing oneself of; growing out of; overcoming; outgrowing
originality; distinctiveness; uniqueness; individuality
the East; the Orient; (East) Asia; Japan
art of drawing and painting
daruma; tumbling doll; Bodhidharma; prostitute
Kenchō era (1249.3.18-1256.10.5)
pioneer; trailblazer; leader; groundbreaker; pathfinder; forerunner
poetry and prose; literature; literary works
Ashikaga Yoshimochi (1386-1428)
(arch.) gourd; (arch.) calabash; (arch.) bottle gourd; dried gourd, used as flask
sweetfish (Plecoglossus altivelis altivelis); ayu
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
Zen dialogue; Zen questions and answers
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by