to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to begin to do; to cater; to deliver food
bone marrow; medulla; true spirit; one's mind
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
to gad about; to gallivant; to wander aimlessly; to walk around restlessly
in name only; titular; nominal
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
main gate; front gate; latter half of the Lotus Sutra, which describes the nature of the Buddha
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
Shrine Shintō; form of Shintō that focuses on worship in shrines, in contrast to folk and sectarian practices
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
fiery chariot; kasha (mythical beast said to devour dead bodies); (in China) train (i.e. steam locomotive); (arch.) vile old hag
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
gate of a (Shinto) shrine
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
uneasiness; uncertainty; anxiety; apprehension; restlessness; insecurity
counter for books; volume
Onbashira Festival; log-dragging festival held once every six years in Suwa, Nagano
flight (e.g. airline flight); trip (e.g. train trip); mail; post; opportunity; chance
the shogunate period; the days of the shogunate regime
Buddhist incantation using chanting, drumbeating, and dancing
your native country; your hometown; my home country (i.e. Japan); countryside; country; (arch.) daimyo's territory (Edo period)
show; performance; act; entertainment industry; show business
to chant (repeat) the name of Buddha
rosary; string of prayer beads
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
difficult to understand; unintelligible; abstruse
wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)
professional dengaku performer (usu. appearing as a monk)
to summon; to call (e.g. phone); to convene; to invoke (e.g. subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
to intend; to be sure that
taking the lead; leadership; leader; chorus leader
to form a circle; to move in a circle; (lit.) to draw a circle
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful