ceramic ware from Seto (Aichi Prefecture)
metallic sound; metallic clank
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
to allow light to pass through; to shine light through
to pierce; to penetrate; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice); to feel keenly; to make a deep impression
detergent; cleanser; cleaning agent; washing material
soaking (dirty laundry, dishes etc., before washing)
corrosion; etching; action of acid; saprophagy
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
ceramics painting; porcelain painting; painting on china
to come off; to be worn off; to fade; to discolor; to discolour
to chant (repeat) the name of Buddha
intently praying to Buddha (esp. Amitabha)
Shinran (founder of the Jōdo Shinshū sect of Buddhism, 1173-1262)
new schools of Japanese Buddhism founded during the Kamakura period
energy; military strength
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
silent reading of sutra; Amitayurdhyana Sutra
loose articles (not packaged with other things); bulk items; individual items; coins; small change
one mind; wholeheartedness; one's whole heart
Buddha's name (esp. when used in prayer); fame; renown
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
one's own strength; one's own efforts; self-salvation
nembutsu; nenbutsu; nianfo; visualizing a Buddha (in one's mind)
Kujou Kanezane (1149-1207)
established; existing; accomplished; accepted; completed