to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
preparatory phase; preparatory period
union; unity; bundling; binding; (arch.) putting on (clothes, armour, etc.)
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
in the future; another day; later
fighting bravely; strenuous efforts
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
next year; next fiscal year
to increase; to add to; to augment
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
insistence; (major) emphasis; stress
visual confirmation; sighting
accumulation; accumulate; store
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; tiredness
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
memento (esp. of a deceased person); keepsake; heirloom; remembrance; souvenir
to escape death; to be saved from death
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
focus (e.g. photographic); focal point
big mouth; mouth opened wide; boastful speech; tall talk; large amount; large quantity
declaration; proclamation; announcement
memory; ability to remember
to revere; to respect; to worship
to offer; to present; to set someone up in a high position; to revere at a distance; to do respectfully
monetary offering; offertory
rapid increase; proliferation; surge; explosion
busy; hurried; confused; flurried
to be fickle; to be frivolous; to be flippant; to be flighty; to be giddy; to be restless
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
suit (clothing); suit (playing cards)
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right