how should I know?; don't ask me
Shōtoku Taishi (574CE-627CE); Prince Shōtoku
to use as an intermediary; to worry; to mind; to care
release (e.g. information); disclosure (legal); show; indication; display
unusual space; other dimension
popular name; common name; nickname; alias
divine sword (one of the three sacred treasures)
to be imaginable; to be conceivable
iron grill; iron grille; iron lattice; prison
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
struggling; pawing (e.g. horses' hooves)
competition; rivalry; something worth doing
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
to print (on); to insert (an illustration); to stencil (a pattern); to instill (a thought, impression, etc.); to imprint (e.g. on one's subconscious)
Ebisu; god of fishing and commerce
descent (to earth, esp. of a god); advent; epiphany; arrival (of an important person); appearance
to be boiled; to be cooked
one by one; one each; one at a time
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
large and rough; big and tough; unrefined; rustic; extreme; excessive
tedious; lengthy; overlong; long-winded
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
connection; link; relationship
security; guarantee; collateral (e.g. mortgage)
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
important matter; necessary thing; requirement
unnatural death; accidental death; violent death
very easy; piece of cake; child's play; before breakfast