head priest of temple formerly led by founder of sect
unique; rare; exceptional; unparalleled; incomparable
begging for one's life; pleading for one's life
based on; on the basis of
special pardon; (general) amnesty
clerical appearance; appearance of a priest; teachings of Buddha; condition of the universe at creation; in the pure land teachings, the name of Amitabha, or prayers to Amitabha
having a very promising future; offering promising prospects
execution; death by execution
besides; in addition; also; moreover
irrational; illogical; unreasonable; absurd; inconsistent
dignity; majesty; sanctity
posterity; future life; life to come
written record of one's relatives
lineal relation; direct lineal ancestor; direct lineal descendent
collateral relation by blood
to begin to write; to start writing; to write out (e.g. on a blackboard); to extract (and write down); to write down (the important parts); to export
implication (in a crime); involvement; (arch.) sitting in a row (in the same seat)
redecoration; remodelling; remodeling; refurbishment
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
sunlight; rays of the Sun
to become spring-like; to show signs of spring
to sniffle; to snuffle; to sob
Sanzu River (Buddhist equivalent of the River Styx)
to divulge one's true feelings; to open one's heart
rainy sky; sky as it looks when it is about to rain; threatening sky
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
alcoholic beverage for medicinal purposes
sweet half sake; sweet drink made from fermented rice
gently (raining); drizzling; moist; damp
winter daphne (Daphne odora)
perfume; fragrance; aroma; balm; sweet scent
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright