absurd; irrational; unreasonable; absurdity (philosophy)
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
unrelated; unconnected; without relations (esp. of a deceased person); having no surviving relatives; unrelated to the teachings of Buddha; unable to be saved by Buddha
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
to pass down (a story) from generation to generation; to hand down
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
sticky; stiff; tenacious; persistent
damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy; depressing
otherwise; if not; or else
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
cord used to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono; sash (worn across chest, e.g. by election candidate or relay runners); wrapper band on books, CDs, etc.
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
to dwell; to live; to stay at; to take shelter at; to be pregnant; to be part of a constellation