difference; discrepancy; variation
wisdom; jnana (higher knowledge)
to discuss; to talk about; to argue; to dispute; to take into consideration; to make an issue of
famous book; masterpiece (literary work)
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
exclamation used to scold practitioners (in Zen); scolding or threatening with a shout
divine nature; spirituality
to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke
work of art the creator has confidence in; work one is proud of
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
light eating; spare diet; not eating much
fuel consumption; gas mileage
matter to be checked or investigated
itching to do something; impatient; sorely tempted; eager
patting; stroking; caressing
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to become angry or sullen; to take offense; to be miffed; to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
to burst into bud; to sprout; to have a crush; to be infatuated
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
youth; minor; young people
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
spirit of a dead person; ghost; departed soul
revengeful ghost; apparition
good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy
garnish (e.g. vegetables with a meat dish); trimmings; fixings; relish
sensitive; susceptible; impressionable
evil spirit (that can possess people)
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with
to expose; to disclose; to lay bare; to confess
in all sincerity; with one's whole heart; whole-hearted devotion
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
fault; weakness; flaw; crux (of a matter); difficult point; point of contention
thick fog (of suspicion); black veil of secrecy; covered-up crime, unethical act, etc.
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect