prince; subordinate Kumano shrine
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
the world; the earth; this world (as opposed to heaven)
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
mixture; jumble; cord made by entwining threads of various colours
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
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
one's every action; every single move; slight effort; least trouble; small amount of work
to peel; to skin; to pare; to hull; to bare (e.g. fangs); to open wide (e.g. eyes)
to take back; to recapture
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to distribute; to hand out
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
classbook; yearbook; graduation album
harmless and inoffensive; bland; tepid
server; (cake) server; (water) dispenser; server (tennis, volleyball, etc.)
item; something that one "just has to have"
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
monster; monstrosity; giant; influential figure; monsterlike; over-demanding
to become clear; to be made public
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to be crushed; to be smashed; to become useless; to cease functioning; to go bankrupt; to go out of business
to be nearing death; to be dying
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
to be lured; to be tempted; to go along with somebody's suggestion; to be talked into doing
to be dead; to be lifeless