pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
to think up; to think out; to knit (a pattern into a sweater, etc.); to start knitting
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
throwing technique; throw
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
interior; backwoods; hinterland; back regions
to rise perpendicularly; to tower steeply
Buddhist temple; religious building; church; cathedral
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
phantom; vision; something fleeting; short-lived dream; fabled item; mythical thing
young person; youngster; young people; (the) youth
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
misfortune; adverse fortune; hapless fate; checkered (life, career, etc.); varied; eventful
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
foot (of a mountain or hill); bottom; base
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
fabrication; made-up story; sham; hoax; put-up job; frame-up
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
death from disease; death from illness
to track down; to locate; to find out; to smoke out; to ferret out; to chase up
understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to call; to summon; to send for; to call together
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to
time; years; days; the Moon and the Sun
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
to be thoroughly attracted by; to be completely fascinated by
head of family; head house; sōke; founder (of a style, etc.); originator