mystery; something inexplicable; unfathomable (of a Buddha's abilities); 10^64 (or 10^80)
ghost; apparition; goblin; monster; something unusually large
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
dying; death; dead; useless; damned
tacit; unspoken; implicit
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
blue; azure; green; green light (traffic); black (horse coat color); blue 5-point card; immature
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
to face on; to look out on to
eccentric; crank; oddball
hokora; small wayside shrine
stronghold; citadel; headquarters
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
field of activities; area of activity; range of behavior (behaviour); habitat
lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with
to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
moss; short plants resembling moss (incl. other bryophytes, lichens, very small spermatophytes, etc.)
Kshitigarbha (bodhisattva who looks over children, travellers and the underworld); Ksitigarbha; Jizō
to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship
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
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
height of summer; hottest part of summer
erratic; offbeat; wild; extraordinary
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
absurd; irrational; unreasonable; absurdity (philosophy)
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
transformation; abnormality; sexual perversion; pervert; metamorphosis; transformation
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir