indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
instead; but (on the other hand)
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
favourite book; favorite book
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
achievement; performance; results; work; contribution
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
formation; molding; making up; repair (e.g. plastic surgery); replacement; -plasty
role (which someone or something plays in a given situation); part; contribution (to a given situation)
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
to unfold; to unroll; to open
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
to put oneself in (situation, environment, etc.); to surround oneself with
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
family; members of a family
determined purpose; an incredibly short span of time (i.e. the time occupied by a single thought); a single repetition of a prayer (esp. in Jodo-shu)
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
blind (devotion, faith, etc.); reckless
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
thought; consideration; thinking
to be born; to come into the world
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction
to tie; to fix; to attach