one's pupil; one's student; one's follower
now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
capable of anything; liable to do
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
vicious circle; vicious cycle
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike home (words, etc.); (lit.) to stab in the chest
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
alluring words; endearing words; sugared words; sweet words; honeyed words; flattery
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
whatever the case; under any circumstances
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
special; particular; peculiar; unique
scolding; rebuke; reprimand; fierce encouragement; exhorting
washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break
mundane; routine; everyday; unremarkable; common; day-to-day
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
omitting crucial steps; cutting corners; intentional negligence; tenuki; taking the initiative by ignoring the opponent's last move and playing somewhere else (in go)
to rebuild; to reconstruct
plain wood; unfinished woodwork
company; association; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.
bare rock; rock surface; rock face
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
waterfall; (arch.) rapids
washbasin; stoup or font for cleaning hands (esp. tea house, garden decoration, or for ablutions when visiting a shrine or temple)
entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning
living; life; judo art of resuscitation; action; activity
Lord; Highness; (arch.) you
to pray; to say a prayer; to offer up a prayer
your company; your shrine