to forget something ever existed; to pretend something didn't happen; to put something behind one; to forgive (something)
disturbance; trouble; ups and downs
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
peace; tranquility; tranquillity; Heian period (794-1185)
prayer (for something); supplication
visit (to a religious site, e.g. shrine, temple, grave)
just past noon; afternoon
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
a few years ago; some years back
in some cases; sometimes; on occasions
cause of offense; cause of offence; annoyance; spasms; convulsions; cramps
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
old body; aged person; elderly person
to whip; to lash; to give the rod; to spur on; to encourage
gods and Buddha; Shinto and Buddhism
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
visit to a shrine or temple; paying homage at a shrine or temple
road approaching a shrine
grounds (esp. of shrines and temples); compound; churchyard; precincts
to settle down; to stay (for good); to stay long; to stay on
to stand side by side; to stand in a row
on the way back; returning
piping hot; scalding; madly in love; passionately in love
shiruko; sweet red-bean soup with mochi
future (usually near); prospects
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pitiful
sticking; clinging; with a smack (e.g. sitting down); hard; all over; thickly
main temple building; nave
monetary offering; offertory
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
closing one's eyes and joining one's hands together in prayer
bamboo steamer; steaming basket; wooden frame holder with reed base used to steam food over a pot; soba served on a small wickerwork tray; wickerwork tray (for serving soba)
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry