garden shrubs; trees; potted plant
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
place of death; place to die
determined purpose; an incredibly short span of time (i.e. the time occupied by a single thought); a single repetition of a prayer (esp. in Jodo-shu)
ambition; the Buddha's great vow (to save all people)
to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)
cultural progress; advance of the arts
at a glance; at first sight
previous generation; former ages
to go with the flow; to go with the times
popularization; popularisation
cruel; brutal; atrocious; merciless
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
back lane; byway; back street; unfair means; dishonest means
the sun; god of heaven and the earth; laws governing the heavens; celestial path; celestial motion; deva realm (svarga); path in the heavens
visualization (data, results, etc.); visualisation; making something visible (that was previously unseen)
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
to control; to command; to get the better of
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
tale; short story; sketch comedy; skit
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
the senses; sensuality; carnality
if you think about it; come to think of it
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
freely; right and left; as one pleases
disorder; confusion; clutter; mess; muddle; disarray
lining; backing; backing up (e.g. a theory); support; bolstering
none of your business!; don't bother me!; keep out of it!
willful; wilful; selfish; carefree; do-as-you-please; freewheeling
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which