expedient; means; instrument; upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
being average (capacity, looks) (as good as anyone); mediocrity
while; during; while; although; all; both
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
supplication; appeal; entreaty; petition
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run
Amida Buddha's original vow; long-cherished desire
one meaning; primary importance; primary significance; a reason; a truth
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
originating (something); coming up with the idea; starting (something); spiritual awakening; resolution
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
(any) particular; special; particularly noteworthy; worth mentioning
memory; sense; experience
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
(mental) attitude; way of thinking; attention; care; prudence; intention
personal affairs; private matter; personal secret; privacy
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
extract; excerpt; selection
orchid; Netherlands; Holland
Ogata Kouan (1810.8.13-1863.7.25)
cord; strap; thong; string (of a musical instrument, bow, etc.)
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
monetary; financial; pecuniary
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
(not) even once; (not) ever