mistaken memory; trick of the memory; slip of the memory
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
to become better; to improve
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
just after a holiday break; the first day after the holidays
to refuse; to decline; to deny
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
in the meanwhile; during the time
whichever one chooses; either way
barrier; protective wall; obstacle; hindrance; imaginary shield that gives one invincibility or immunity
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
to leave words (behind one, e.g. after death); to say (for posterity); to utter last words; to leave some things unsaid
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
matter of time; question of time
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
sleepover; overnight stay
denouncing; calling (e.g. somebody a thief); branding (as)
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
nature; natural constitution; innate disposition
order; sequence; procedure
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
conditionally; with conditions attached
to complain; to make a complaint
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
to lie down; to throw oneself down