unshapely; unsightly; clumsy; unpresentable; uncouth; awkward
to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind
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
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
a help; an aid; some assistance
concealment; hiding; ambush; incubation; latency; dormancy
stepping (in place); stamping (up and down); stomping; standstill; stalemate
three legs (two legs and a cane)
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
exactly as stated; verbatim
to have guts; to be unwavering in one's resolution
one eye; eye (for pictures, etc.)
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
rope used to cordon off consecrated areas or as a talisman against evil
four corners; four ordinal directions
sakaki (species of evergreen sacred to Shinto, Cleyera japonica); evergreen (esp. one planted or used at a shrine)
omen; portent; sign; premonition; harbinger; precursor
to lose consciousness; to faint; to black out
in a little bit; after a short while
state of things; state of affairs; condition; situation; circumstances
self-condemnation; self-reproach; self-accusation
removal (e.g. of a building); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (e.g. a stage set); withdrawal (of troops); evacuation; retreating
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
one's appearance; clothing; costume; dress
Doll's Festival (March 3); Girls' Festival; Peach Festival
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
government office building
(arch.) office; (arch.) official; chief; head; (Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa) person (usually a woman) whose duty it is to officiate at religions ceremonies
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation
in person; personally; directly
warning; admonition; lesson or a phrase that teaches you not to do something
instruction; direction; briefing
leader; pioneer; guide; leader (in Shugendō)
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
to be led by; to be headed by
public (attention, recognition, etc.); social (standing, acceptance, etc.); worldly (fame, desires, etc.)
mass communication; mass media