to draw an arc (e.g. with a compass); to describe an arc (e.g. through the air)
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
to say (something) over one's shoulder
spurt of blood (from one's victim)
to resound; to make a stir
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
finishing blow; coup de grâce
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
extermination; expulsion; destruction
transport; transportation
stagnation; tie-up; standstill; congestion; delay; accumulation
changing completely; transformation
curtain; hanging; bunting
decrease; reduction; decline
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
military force; force of arms; strength of an army
goods; materials; commodities; resources; supplies
switching over to; migration; transition
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; breakfast (in Zen temples)
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
person in charge (of an area of work); person responsible; contact (person)
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
huge; vast; enormous; swelling; expansion
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
emergency food distribution (esp. cooked rice)
bowl (wooden); counter for bowls of food or drink
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
on hand; readily available
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of